The power adapter included with the iPhone is not a fast charger. Far from it. It offers up to 5W output. But your iPhone is capable of charging up to 3 times that rate. To get fast charging you’ll need a new charger and cable. The best fast chargers for iPhone XS, XR, X, and 8 can all fast charge them from 0-50% in 30 minutes. While being small enough to keep in your bag for commute or travel.
Looking to charge on the go? Check out Best Portable Chargers for iPhone 8/X/XR/XS.
iPhone 8 with AUKEY PA-Y18 Minima 18W PD
Fast Charging iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS
The iPhone XS, XR, X, and 8 series use USB Power Delivery (USB PD) as their fast-charging standard. With a USB-C charger offering 18W or more USB PD the phones will start fast charging. Under this mode charging from 0-50% takes around 30 minutes. The remaining 50% takes longer but is still faster using other types of chargers.
Learn more about USB Power Delivery and other fast charging standards.
The iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS all include a slower 5W USB power adapter. A USB-C PD charger will charge them up to 3 times faster.
USB-C to Lightning Cable
Besides a charger that offers 18W (or more) USB-C PD, you will also need a USB-C to Lightning cable.
Find a good selection of USB-C to Lightning cables here. All listed cables are MFi certified by Apple. Meaning they meet Apple’s standards and testing to work with iPhones and iPads. Pick your cable based on length, color, and price.
Best Fast Chargers for iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS
Small Size
These fast chargers are as small as they come. While still providing the fastest possible charge for your iPhone. Most include folding prongs, making them perfect for commutes and travel.
A bit older and larger than the rest. But otherwise, as near perfect of a charger for your iPhone as you'll find. Bundled with an MFi certified USB-C to Lightning cable.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 18W USB-C PD
- USB-IF certified
- Size: 2 x 1.7 x 1.1 inches | 2.1 oz
- Includes MFi certified USB-C to Lightning cable
Review of the Anker PowerPort PD 1
Anker's newer 18W USB-C PD fast charger. Leveraging GaN technology, it is smaller and lighter than most similar chargers. But with its small design comes fixed prongs. So be mindful when tossing it in your bag.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 18W USB-C PD, PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible)
- GaN tech
- Size: 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches | 1.1 oz
Review of the Anker PowerPort III Nano
Apple's own small USB-C power adapter. With it, you get the benefit of using an Apple accessory made for your Apple iPhone. But it is either bigger or more expensive (or both) than many third party options.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 18W USB-C PD
- Size: 2.1 x 1.6 x 1 inches | 2.1 oz
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Review of the AUKEY PA-Y18 Minima 18W PD
One Charger To Rule Them All
If looking for one charger for several devices, including your iPhone, this may be it. It offers enough output for an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook Pro. And many other devices of the same size. All at a price like the small chargers listed above.
- Ports: USB-C
- Output: 65W USB-C PD
- Size: 2 x 2 x 1.1 in | 3.4 oz
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable for other devices
Review of the ZMI zPower Turbo 65W USB-C PD
Charge Two iPhones At Once
These are dual USB-C port chargers. Able to offer fast charging to two iPhones at the same time. Great when traveling with someone else.
A great dual phone charger for both two iPhones or an iPhone and many Androids. Anker's PowerIQ 3.0 tech support fast charging for newer Samsung, Google, LG, and Motorola phones.
- Ports: USB-C x2
- Output: 18W USB-C PD each
- Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in | 3.5 oz
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Review of the AUKEY PA-D2 Focus Duo 36W Dual-Port PD
Comparison of All Recommended Fast Chargers for iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS
| Charger | Note | Output | Size | Weight | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerPort PD 1 | Review | Includes USB-C to Lightning cable USB-IF certified | 18W USB-C PD | 2 x 1.7 x 1.1 in | 2.1 oz | Price not available |
| Anker PowerPort III Nano | Review | Smallest | 18W USB-C PD PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible) | 1.8 x 1.1 x 1.1 in | 1.1 oz | $18.99 |
| Apple 18W USB-C Power Adapter | Included with iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max | 18W USB-C PD | 2.1 x 1.6 x 1 in | 2.1 oz | $29.99 | |
| No products found. | Review | Compromise between size and folding prongs | 18W USB-C PD | 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.3 in | 1.5 oz | No products found. |
| ZMI zPower Turbo 65W | Review | iPhone, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro | 65W USB-C PD | 2 x 2 x 1.1 in | 3.4 oz | $19.99 |
| Anker PowerPort III Duo | Charge two iPhones, or an iPhone and Android | 18W USB-C PD 18W USB-C PD PowerIQ 3.0 (Quick Charge compatible) | 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in | 3.5 oz | $18.99 | |
| No products found. | Review | Charge two iPhones, or a MacBook/MacBook Air | 30W USB-C PD - Single Port 18W USB-C PD - Dual Port | 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 in | 4.1 oz | No products found. |
Don’t see a charger you quite like? Or which is available in your region? Take what you’ve learned here and check out my larger charger comparison list.
Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API, last updated on 2023-03-24.