Traveling with Apple iPhone - What adapter do I need? (2024)

FAQs

Does it matter what power adapter you use for iPhone? ›

You can also use Apple USB power adapters for iPad and Mac notebooks to charge iPhone, and you can use third-party power adapters that are compliant with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards.

Apple products, such as your iPhone, iPad and laptop, are dual voltage, therefore you do not need a converter to use your Apple device anywhere in the world. You can tell if you if your electronic device is dual voltage by looking on the voltage rating on the device.

Note: For fast charging, iPhone 12, iPhone SE (3rd generation), and later models require a power adapter with a minimum power output of 20 watts, such as the Apple 20W USB power adapter.

You can use either a USB-A to Lightning cable or the newer USB-C to Lightning cable with your iPhone. You can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod. You can also use a Mac USB-C Power Adapter or third-party adapters that comply with applicable safety standards.

If you use an Apple Charger, you just need a plug adapter to connect to the sockets in Europe. Apple chargers support universal voltages fro 100 to 240. If using a 3rd party charger make sure it supports the European voltage and just get a plug adapter.

The newest iPhone models require a charger that can handle 20 watts or greater for fast charging—30W will charge recent iPhones even faster. You can fill up about 50 percent of an iPhone 15's battery in about 30 minutes with the right adapter.

You can safely charge any device with a USB charge cable with any USB power adapter (assuming the cable and power adapter aren't cheap knockoff devices that don't actually meet USB specifications, and they aren't defective).

If your appliance can only run on 110 – 130 volts, you will need to use a converter. If, however, your appliance is dual voltage you will not need to use a converter. Dual voltage appliances require only a plug adapter and can then be plugged directly into any foreign outlet.

An adapter changes the plug configuration so your US power plugs fit into the wall socket in the foreign country you are visiting. A converter changes the electricity so you can use your NON-DUAL-VOLTAGE appliances when visiting a foreign country.

If your 110V device is plugged into a 220V power supply, it will be forced to operate at power levels higher than it can tolerate. You might see smoke or a flash, or the fuse could melt and your appliance will be damaged and become inoperable.

Can iPhone be charged with normal adapter? ›

You can also charge iPhone with “Made for iPhone” or other third-party cables and power adapters that are compliant with USB 2.0 or later and with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards.

Apple 20W Charger: Verdict

Although the 20W output falls slightly short of the maximum charging capacity of modern Apple devices, it remains more than sufficient to charge your iPhone, AirPods, or iPad quickly and efficiently.

The USB-C connector looks similar to a micro USB connector at first glance. But if you look closer, you will see it's more oval in shape and slightly thicker to accommodate its best feature: flippability. Like Lightning and MagSafe, the USB-C connector has no up or down orientation.

Apple's 20W USB-C Adapter is understated, relatively affordable, and guaranteed to work well with your iPhone.

Yes, as long as the connector on the charger matches the charging socket on your iPhone, you will be able to use it for charging.

In a nutshell, an adapter takes one voltage and converts it to another (often lower) voltage (often changing it from AC to DC in the process). A charger takes a given voltage and uses it to charge a battery.

You can use the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit to charge your Apple products when you travel to different countries or regions.

If you're planning on traveling to Europe, you may wonder whether you can use your iPhone once you're there. The short answer is: Yes, you can!

You can also charge iPhone with “Made for iPhone” or other third-party cables and power adapters that are compliant with USB 2.0 or later and with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards.

Is adapter same for all iPhones? ›

iPhone continues to work with existing power adapters and USB-A to Lightning cables, such as those included in prior models. iPhone models now come with a newer USB‑C to Lightning cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports that you may already have.

Using a non-Apple charger or cable may not harm your iPhone battery right away, but there are legitimate worries about the long-term consequences on battery life and overall device performance. It's recommended to utilize Apple-certified accessories wherever feasible to reduce dangers.

Whether you want to charge a smartphone, tablet, iPad, music player, Bluetooth speakers, or anything else, you can charge it all with the 30W charger. Thus, it will not be wrong to say that these adapters are extremely versatile than the majority of the other chargers such as the 20W charger out there.