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Will Your iPhone 17 Charger Work With iPhone 11 Pro Max?

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

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Cable incompatible (usb-c → lightning) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone 17: usb-ciPhone 11 Pro Max: lightning

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone 11 Pro Max's lightning port. You need a new lightning cable.

iPhone 17
30W
max wired
iPhone 11 Pro Max
18W
max wired
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🔋 Wall Adapter

Compatible

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new lightning cable. The adapter's USB output charges the iPhone 11 Pro Max at up to 18W.

iPhone 17
30W
max wired
iPhone 11 Pro Max
18W
max wired

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W. Only the iPhone 17 supports Qi2. The iPhone 11 Pro Max will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.

iPhone 17
25W
max wireless
iPhone 11 Pro Max
7.5W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 17 but not the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max lacks built-in magnets — it'll charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic alignment.

iPhone 17
25W
max MagSafe
iPhone 11 Pro Max
7.5W
max MagSafe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone 17 charger work with iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Cable incompatible (usb-c → lightning) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Can I use my iPhone 17 cable with iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone 11 Pro Max's lightning port. You need a new lightning cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 17 but not the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max lacks built-in magnets — it'll charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic alignment.

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 17 supports Qi2. The iPhone 11 Pro Max will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.