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Will Your iPhone 17 Charger Work With iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

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 SE (2nd gen).

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone 17: usb-ciPhone SE (2nd gen): lightning

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone SE (2nd gen)'s lightning port. You need a new lightning cable.

iPhone 17
30W
max wired
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
20W
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 SE (2nd gen) at up to 20W.

iPhone 17
30W
max wired
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
20W
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 SE (2nd gen) will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.

iPhone 17
25W
max wireless
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
7.5W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 17 but not the iPhone SE (2nd gen). The iPhone SE (2nd gen) lacks built-in magnets — it'll charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic alignment.

iPhone 17
25W
max MagSafe
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
7.5W
max MagSafe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone 17 charger work with iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Cable incompatible (usb-c → lightning) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone SE (2nd gen).

Can I use my iPhone 17 cable with iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone SE (2nd gen)'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 SE (2nd gen). The iPhone SE (2nd gen) 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 SE (2nd gen) will charge via basic Qi at 7.5W on a Qi2 charger.