Can I use 61W Adapter with iPhone 13 for regular use?

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Can I use 61W Adapter with iPhone 13 for regular use?

I own a 61W power adapter that came with MacBook pro M1 2020 model. I recently bought an iPhone 13. Can I use the 61W adapter with iPhone 13 for charging it everyday? My problem is not with fast charging, it does fast charge and at the same pace as other compatible apple fast chargers.

My issue is with the heat dissipated from the iPhone. Does 61W adapter heats it more than the 20W adapter? I have not used 20W adapter but 61W adapter produced enough heat that I could feel the heat and it was uncomfortable to use knowing the new phone is heating up and that is a problem in long run.

Posted on Apr 4, 2022 6:24 PM

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deggie

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Apr 4, 2022 8:13 PM in response to V1SHV3SH

I use my 85W MBP charger to charge my iPhone 13 Pro Max on occasion. The iPhone controls how much power it will accept and it will NOT cause more excessive heat to occur.

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deggie

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Apr 5, 2022 10:33 PM in response to V1SHV3SH

I don’t the 61w charger is not going to cause a heat issue. If you need another power adapter go ahead and get one, my last 2 have been the Anker Nano Pro 20W and 40W (has 2 USB ports. But even if you call Apple Support they will tell you that you can use the 61W power adapter you have.

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deggie

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Apr 5, 2022 10:33 PM in response to V1SHV3SH

No, it will not reduce the lifespan of your battery.

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Answer 4

Apr 5, 2022 10:38 PM in response to V1SHV3SH

Apple had packed every iPhone with the 5W USB Power Adapter for many years to keep the unit as cool as possible during a typical charge cycle.

Now, we have more powerful units that require more powerful chargers. 😉

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deggie

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Apr 6, 2022 5:20 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Brian, that isn’t the reason they used 5w power adaptors in the beginning, the battery was smaller and not much else was available. As time went on they kept including them because they were cheaper and sold higher watt chargers if you wanted to charge faster. They were criticized by many for continuing to provide the 5W. Eventually they did include a 10W prior to not including one.

Apple now lists the iPhine as compatible with all of their power adapters.

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