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Will Your iPhone XS Charger Work With iPhone 8?

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

Your charger will work

Your iPhone XS charger works with the iPhone 8. Cable, adapter, and wireless chargers are all compatible.

🔌 Cable

Compatible
iPhone XS: lightningiPhone 8: lightning

Both use lightning — your existing cable works perfectly.

iPhone XS
18W
max wired
iPhone 8
18W
max wired

🔋 Wall Adapter

Compatible

Your wall adapter works at full speed for both phones.

iPhone XS
18W
max wired
iPhone 8
18W
max wired

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.

iPhone XS
7.5W
max wireless
iPhone 8
7.5W
max wireless
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🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Neither phone has built-in MagSafe magnets. MagSafe chargers will charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic snap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone XS charger work with iPhone 8?

Your iPhone XS charger works with the iPhone 8. Cable, adapter, and wireless chargers are all compatible.

Can I use my iPhone XS cable with iPhone 8?

Both use lightning — your existing cable works perfectly.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

Neither phone has built-in MagSafe magnets. MagSafe chargers will charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic snap.

Can I wirelessly charge both phones with the same charger?

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.