Phones · 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The 6.3-inch OLED iPhone 18 Pro combines the A20 Pro chip with camera controls for photography, video and demanding apps. Its adaptive display refresh rate reaches 120 Hz.
Technology glossary · 2020
MagSafe (iPhone)
Apple’s wireless charging system that uses magnets on the back of the iPhone to align chargers and accessories.
MagSafe arrived with the iPhone 12 range and uses magnets to seat chargers and accessories such as cases and wallets in the right spot. Apple says this magnetic alignment makes wireless charging faster and more efficient.
Charging speed depends on the iPhone model, the adapter’s wattage and the charger version. According to Apple’s table, iPhone 15 and earlier charge at up to 15 W on a MagSafe Charger connected to a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are limited to 12 W. Newer models with newer chargers can reach up to 25 W.
If a cable is also connected, the iPhone charges through the cable. Wireless charging power is reduced while an accessory such as headphones is plugged into the port.
Apple advises not placing credit cards, security badges or passports between the phone and the charger, as the magnets can damage magnetic strips and RFID chips.
The MagSafe Charger also charges other Qi-compatible phones, but power and charge times differ on those.
Devices using this technology
Phones · 2026
Apple iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e is Apple's 2026 entry phone: A19 chip, 6.1-inch 60 Hz OLED display, a single 48 MP rear camera, the C1X modem and, new this time, 15 W MagSafe charging. Tests show longer battery life than the iPhone 16e; the 60 Hz display, single camera and USB 2 speed are its main limits.
Phones · 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro is Apple’s 6.3-inch Pro model. It swaps the earlier titanium frame for an aluminium unibody with a vapor chamber and adds the A19 Pro chip, three 48MP rear cameras with an 8× optical-quality telephoto, an 18MP square-sensor front camera and Wi-Fi 7 via the Apple N1 chip. Tests found better battery life and sustained performance than the previous generation; the anodised coating on the sharp camera plateau edges can wear from knocks. Owners like the camera, colour and battery life; a few report heat warnings while charging.
Phones · 2025
Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 is Apple’s base iPhone for the 2025 generation: a 6.3-inch 120 Hz ProMotion OLED display, the A19 chip, two 48 MP rear cameras and an 18 MP Center Stage front camera. The display has Always-On and a 3,000-nit outdoor peak; wireless connectivity is handled by Apple’s N1 chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6). The USB-C port stays at USB 2 speed for data transfer. In the first months some owners complained about Wi-Fi dropping when unlocking the phone, and one thread after iOS 26.3 about overheating.
Phones · 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple's largest 2025 Pro phone: a 6.9-inch 120 Hz ProMotion OLED screen, the A19 Pro, three 48 MP rear cameras and a 4× (100 mm) tetraprism telephoto. The body is an aluminium unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front. Battery life tests place it among the best in its class; owners praise the camera, battery and speed, while some complain about pressing Camera Control by accident and about wear on the aluminium edges.
Phones · 2025
Apple iPhone Air
The iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest phone at 5.64 mm: a 6.5-inch 120 Hz OLED display, the A19 Pro chip, a single 48 MP rear camera and eSIM only. Its thinness costs battery, speaker and camera features; tests put battery life close to the iPhone 17 and well behind the Pro models.
Phones · 2024
Apple iPhone 16
iPhone 16 is Apple’s 2024 standard phone. It has the A18 chip, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, a 48 MP Fusion main camera and 12 MP ultra-wide camera, the new Camera Control and the Action button; it supports 25 W wireless charging over MagSafe and Qi2, Wi-Fi 7 and emergency messaging via satellite. The USB-C port runs at USB 2 speed. An independent review liked the performance and cameras but criticised Camera Control’s position and the way pressing it shakes the phone; owners are especially happy with photo quality.
Phones · 2024
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro is the 6.3-inch version of Apple’s 2024 Pro phone. It has the A18 Pro chip, a 120 Hz ProMotion OLED display, 48 MP main and ultra-wide cameras, a 5× tetraprism telephoto, 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision recording and the new Camera Control button. USB-C runs at 10 Gb/s USB 3 speeds and MagSafe reaches 25 W. In independent testing the display was very bright and battery and charging above average; a touch-screen bug at launch was fixed in iOS 18.0.1.
Phones · 2024
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s largest phone of 2024. It has a 6.9-inch 120 Hz OLED screen, A18 Pro, 48 MP main and ultra-wide cameras, a 5x telephoto and the new Camera Control button. Notebookcheck’s test highlighted battery life and the display; charging speed and throttling under load were noted as weaker points.
Phones · 2023
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
The iPhone 15 Plus is Apple’s 6.7-inch phone from 2023. It offers the same A16 Bionic, 48 MP main camera, Dynamic Island and USB-C port as the iPhone 15 in a larger display and battery body. Independent tests found very good battery life, while charging is slow and the display is limited to 60 Hz.
Phones · 2023
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s first Pro phone with a titanium frame, USB-C and the Action button. It offers the A17 Pro chip, a 6.1-inch OLED display with ProMotion up to 120 Hz and Always-On, a 48 MP main camera and a 3× optical telephoto, and can transfer data over USB-C at up to 10 Gb/s with USB 3. In independent testing, wired charging reached 57% in half an hour with a 20 W adapter; long-term use showed the 8 GB of memory running short in heavy tasks and the phone warming while charging. Apple attributed launch-week overheating to an iOS 17 bug and some apps. Owners praise the camera and the light weight; a few find battery life weaker than earlier Pro models.
Phones · 2023
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple’s large 2023 Pro phone. It brought a titanium frame, a 6.7-inch ProMotion OLED display, the A17 Pro chip, a 5x telephoto camera and USB-C with USB 3 at up to 10 Gb/s. Lab testing found strong battery endurance but slow wired charging. Heat was the topic owners raised most; Apple said iOS 17.0.3 fixed an issue that could make the phone run warmer than expected.
Phones · 2023
Apple iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 is Apple’s 6.1-inch phone from 2023. It offers the A16 Bionic, a 60 Hz OLED screen with Dynamic Island, a 48 MP main camera, USB-C and MagSafe/Qi2 charging. In testing its battery life was below the class average; owners like the camera, the screen and everyday smoothness.
Phones · 2022
Apple iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 is Apple’s 6.1-inch base model from 2022. It brought the five-core-GPU A15 Bionic from the iPhone 13 Pro, a refreshed dual camera, an autofocus front camera and emergency messaging via satellite. The display stayed at 60 Hz with a notch, and charging is via Lightning. The version sold in the US has no physical SIM slot.
Phones · 2022
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 Plus is the 6.7-inch big-screen base iPhone that Apple introduced in 2022 in place of the mini. It shares the iPhone 14’s A15 Bionic with a five-core GPU, dual 12 MP cameras and emergency messaging via satellite; the differences are the larger display and longer battery life. The display stays at 60 Hz and charging is through Lightning. In testing, battery life stood out as its main strength.
Phones · 2022
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro is Apple’s 2022 Pro phone. It brought a 6.1-inch ProMotion OLED display, the first Dynamic Island and always-on display, the A16 Bionic and a 48 MP main camera. Testing measured a bright screen and fast charging. The topic owners raised most often was battery capacity falling faster than expected in the first year.
Phones · 2021
Apple iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 is Apple’s standard 6.1-inch model from 2021. It brought the four-core-GPU version of the A15 Bionic, sensor-shift optical stabilisation on the main camera, Cinematic video mode and storage starting at 128 GB. The display is a 60 Hz OLED, charging is through Lightning, and the notch is smaller than on the iPhone 12.
Phones · 2021
Apple iPhone 13 mini
The iPhone 13 mini is Apple’s last small iPhone with a 5.4-inch screen. It offers the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13, dual 12 MP cameras with sensor-shift stabilisation and Cinematic video mode in a 140-gram body. The screen runs at 60 Hz and charging is via Lightning.