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Will Your iPhone SE (2nd gen) Charger Work With iPhone 15 Pro Max?

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 15 Pro Max.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone SE (2nd gen): lightningiPhone 15 Pro Max: usb-c

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 15 Pro Max's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

iPhone SE (2nd gen)
20W
max wired
iPhone 15 Pro Max
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 15 Pro Max at up to 20W.

iPhone SE (2nd gen)
20W
max wired
iPhone 15 Pro Max
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.

iPhone SE (2nd gen)
7.5W
max wireless
iPhone 15 Pro Max
15W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 SE (2nd gen)
7.5W
max MagSafe
iPhone 15 Pro Max
15W
max MagSafe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone SE (2nd gen) charger work with iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Can I use my iPhone SE (2nd gen) cable with iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Your lightning cable won't fit the iPhone 15 Pro Max's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 15 Pro Max 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.