Can You Use Iphone Charger On Ipad?
usb power adapters and device charging
you can use any of the adapters listed below to charge your iphone, ipad, apple watch or ipod. you can also use a mac usb-c power adapter.
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iphone continues to work with existing power adapters and usb-a to lightning cables, such as those included in prior models. iphone models now include in the box a newer usb‑c to lightning cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with usb‑c power adapters and computer ports that you may already have. you can use either a usb-a to lightning cable or the newer usb-c to lightning cable with your iphone.
- when an ios or ipados device comes with an apple usb power adapter, that adapter is certified to meet government safety standards in countries and regions where the device is available.
- apple usb power adapters are designed to be used with power sources rated to provide 100v ac to 240v ac at 50 hz to 60 hz.
- if your device came with a power adapter, you can find that listed in the technical specifications for your iphone or ipad, or in the list below.
- if the original power adapter for your device isn’t available, you can also charge iphone, ipad, apple watch or ipod with “made for iphone” or other third-party cables and power adapters.
using an iphone charger with an ipad
- yes, you can use your iphone charger with the ipad.
- this should not damage the ipad or the charger.
- however, since the ipad is provided with a lower current the charging takes longer. both the iphone and ipad charge with 5v, but the ipad charger provides 2a while the iphone charger only provides 1a.
- this is why it takes longer to charge. you should completely turn off the ipad in order to speed up the charging process.
my ipad 1 charger was burned because of high voltage, so it stopped working. currently, i am using an iphone 3gs mini charger. it charges the ipad but only very slowly when the ipad is on but the display is off.
- i suggest you get a new ipad charger, as the iphone charger will charge, but very slowly.
- i can confirm the answer. i've charged both my ipad and iphone with all the chargers (both ipad and iphone). it charges in both cases but the one with the most a, charges faster.
- sure you can. i am doing that quite often, and even though it takes longer to charge, for travelling, when i carry both my iphone and ipad, it is nice to only carry the small iphone charger.
power output and charging speed
- the 5w, 10w and 12w chargers are all capable of charging an iphone. the wattage is made up of two variables - voltage and ampage. the wattage also states the maximum output of the power block.
- all three chargers have the same voltage output (5v), the difference comes with the amp output (1a, 2a and 2.4a).
- two things limit the charging time of your device:
- the maximum output of the charger
- the maximum power draw of the device
if you are using the exact right charger (same voltage and ampage as the device) then it will draw the maximum amps/watts available. if you use a higher rated power supply you will still pull the same amount of amps/watts but it will no longer be the maximum amount the charger can put out. you will not charge your device any faster. a higher-rated power supply will not damage your device, because the device will only draw as much current (amps) as it needs.
- on the other hand, if you put a higher-rated device on a lower-rated charger you will get the following results:
- your device will take a lot longer to charge. in fact, it may appear not to be charging at all.
- using a higher-rated power supply on an iphone won't damage it or charge it any faster.
- using a lower-rated power supply on an ipad will charge it very slowly.
ipad charger with an iphone
- but yes, you can use the ipad adapter with a phone.
- none. the charger and device talk to each other. the device will only take the power it needs. you could use a 100w charger with the iphone and as long as it’s usb c pd it’ll be fine.
- yeah, it’s perfectly fine.
- my ipad comes with the adapter just like the second picture. no problem so far.
you may use your ipad 3/4 charger to charge your iphone - this delivers express charging, but again this might damage the battery. i use express charging very rarely (only when i'm in a hurry) otherwise always use my iphone charger or pc.
when combined with the proper components, this 10w charger usage on the iphone, will not cause any damage or overheating in the phone, unless the device has already been damaged, typically via water/liquid. proper components: apple charging block, apple usb/lightning cable, and undamaged dock/lightning port.
usb-c, lightning, and adapter types
- as of 2025, most new iphones and ipads use usb-c ports, which means they share the same connector. you can use your ipad charger for your iphone and vice versa with no problem. it’s simple and efficient.
- some older ipads still use lightning ports and older usb-a plugs. if you’re using one of these with a modern iphone, you’ll need a usb-a to usb-c cable. it will charge more slowly, but it still works.
- iphone charger. for example, many ipad chargers provide 30w compared to the usual 20w from iphone chargers. that extra power means faster charging, especially if your iphone supports fast charging.
- usb-a
- 5w, 10w, 12w
- iphone 5 to iphone 14
- usb-a to lightning
- standard (5w), slightly faster with 10w/12w
- usb-c
- 18w, 20w, 30w+
- iphone 8 to iphone 14
- usb-c to lightning
- fast charging
- usb-c
- 18w, 20w, 30w+
- iphone 15 and later
- usb-c to usb-c
- fast charging with 20w+ chargers
20w usb-c power adapter
these devices come with a 20w power adapter in the box:
- ipad (8th, 9th and 10th generation)
- ipad pro (m4)*
- ipad pro 12.9-inch (5th and 6th generation)
- ipad pro 11-inch (3rd and 4th generation)
- ipad air (m2)*
- ipad air (4th generation)
- ipad mini (6th generation)
*in some countries and regions this package does not include a charger. this device can be powered with most usb power adapters and a cable with usb type-c plug.
* in some countries and regions, this model comes with a 10w power adapter.
ipad adapter and cable matches
- ipad (10th generation) (wi-fi) a2696 ipad13,18 20w usb-c and usb-c to usb-c cable
- ipad (10th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a2757 / a2777 / a3162 ipad13,19 20w usb-c and usb-c to usb-c cable
- ipad (9th generation) (wi-fi) a2602 ipad12,1 20w usb-c and usb-c to lightning cable
- ipad (9th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a2603 / a2604 / a2605 ipad12,2 20w usb-c and usb-c to lightning cable
- ipad (8th generation) (wi-fi) a2270 ipad11,6 20w usb-c and usb-c to lightning cable
- ipad (8th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a2428 / a2429 / a2430 ipad11,7 20w usb-c and usb-c to lightning cable
- ipad (7th generation) (wi-fi) a2197 ipad7,11 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (7th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a2198 / a2199 / a2200 ipad7,12 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (6th generation) (wi-fi) a1893 ipad7,5 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (6th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a1954 ipad7,6 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (5th generation) (wi-fi) a1822 ipad6,11 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (5th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a1823 ipad6,12 10w or 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (4th generation) (wi-fi) a1458 ipad3,4 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (4th generation) (wi-fi + cellular) a1459 ipad3,5 12w usb-a and usb to lightning cable
- ipad (3rd generation) (wi-fi) a1416 ipad3,1 10w usb-a and usb to 30-pin cable
- ipad 2 (wi-fi) a1395 ipad2,1 10w usb-a and usb to 30-pin cable
- ipad (wi-fi) a1219 ipad1,1 10w usb-a and usb to 30-pin cable
connector types across ipad history
- 30-pin
- 2010–2012
- the original wide, flat dock connector shared with early ipods and iphones.
- lightning
- 2012–2018
- a small, reversible eight-pin connector introduced alongside the iphone 5.
- usb-c
- 2018–present
- the universal reversible port that now charges every current ipad, mac and iphone.
- every ipad since 2018 charges over usb-c — one 20w adapter covers almost the whole modern range.
- get the connector and the wattage right, and any ipad charger question answers itself
- wattage (w) the maximum power an adapter can deliver. higher-wattage adapters charge faster; using one above your ipad's rating is safe.
