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Will Your iPhone 13 Pro Max Charger Work With iPhone 16 Plus?

Cable, wall adapter, wireless charging & MagSafe compatibility (2026)

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 16 Plus.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone 13 Pro Max: lightningiPhone 16 Plus: usb-c

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 16 Plus's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
20W
max wired
iPhone 16 Plus
27W
max wired
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🔋 Wall Adapter

Works but slower

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new usb-c cable. The adapter's USB output charges the iPhone 16 Plus at up to 20W.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
20W
max wired
iPhone 16 Plus
27W
max wired
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Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W. Only the iPhone 16 Plus supports Qi2. The iPhone 13 Pro Max will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
15W
max wireless
iPhone 16 Plus
25W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Compatible
iPhone 13 Pro Max snaps ✓iPhone 16 Plus snaps ✓

MagSafe charger snaps magnetically to both phones. iPhone 13 Pro Max: up to 15W. iPhone 16 Plus: up to 25W.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
15W
max MagSafe
iPhone 16 Plus
25W
max MagSafe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone 13 Pro Max charger work with iPhone 16 Plus?

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 16 Plus.

Can I use my iPhone 13 Pro Max cable with iPhone 16 Plus?

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 16 Plus's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

MagSafe charger snaps magnetically to both phones. iPhone 13 Pro Max: up to 15W. iPhone 16 Plus: up to 25W.

Can I wirelessly charge both phones with the same charger?

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W. Only the iPhone 16 Plus supports Qi2. The iPhone 13 Pro Max will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.