Short answer: the Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro scores highest: a tiny 45W dual USB-C GaN charger that fast-charges an iPhone and a Samsung. For the best value, the Portronics Adapto 35G beats Apple’s 20W for less money. Want the fastest original charger for an iPhone 17? The Apple 40W Dynamic.
iPhones moved to USB-C with the iPhone 15, and the iPhone 17 series now charges faster with higher-watt adapters. So the old “just buy the 20W” advice needs an update. I compared Apple’s own adapters with the best GaN chargers from Indian and global brands. Prices change every week during sales, so live prices sit in the buy buttons, not in the text. Updated on 12 November 2026.
Quick picks
| Pick | Charger | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro | undefined |
| Best Value | Portronics Adapto 35G | undefined |
| Budget, Cable Included | GM G+ 25W GaN | undefined |
| Fastest for iPhone 17 | Apple 40W Dynamic | undefined |
| Built-in Cable | Ambrane R30 30W | undefined |
| Two iPhones at Once | Belkin 40W Dual | undefined |
| Apple Dual Port | Apple 35W Dual | undefined |
| Original Everyday | Apple 20W | undefined |
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How I ranked them
The Geekman Score
Geekman has reviewed chargers, power banks and phones for over 10 years. For this list I compared every charger on real output for iPhones (USB-C PD), number of ports, GaN, size and what comes in the box, plus warranty length and how easy the brand is to get serviced, and checked live prices from Indian stores. Every pick gets a Geekman Score out of 10: Speed 35%, Ports and features 20%, Size 15% and Value 30%.
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| # | Charger | Speed | Ports | Size | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| 2 | Portronics Adapto 35G | 8.1 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| 3 | GM G+ 25W GaN | 7.4 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| 4 | Apple 40W Dynamic | 9.1 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Ambrane R30 30W | 7.7 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Belkin 40W Dual | 7.1 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Apple 35W Dual | 8.1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 8 | Apple 20W | 7.1 | 6.7 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 7.8 |
The reviews
Best iPhone chargers in India: 8 picks reviewed
Best Overall
1. Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro Dual USB-C GaN Charger
8.9Geekman Score
8.8 Speed
9.0 Ports & features
9.1 Size
8.9 Value
A tiny 45W dual USB-C GaN charger that handles iPhone, Samsung 45W and a MacBook Air.
45W GaN · 2x USB-C · 6 months warranty
Best for
✓ One charger for iPhone and Samsung
✓ Travel
Skip if
• You need 65W for a laptop
My take: My favourite small charger. 45W, two ports, and it fits in a coin pocket.
Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro Dual Type-C GaN Charger with 45W PD PPS Fast Charging, Supports SFC 2.0 & AVS, Charges iPhone 18/18 Pro/Duo – 50% in 20 Mins, Pixel 11, MacBook Air, iPhone, Samsung & Pixel
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Very small at about 80 g
+ Samsung 45W and iPhone fast charging
+ Two USB-C ports
What I don’t like
• 6 months warranty
Full review
Stuffcool calls the Numen 45 Pro India’s smallest dual USB-C GaN charger. It gives 45W with PD and PPS, supports Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 and Apple’s AVS, and has two USB-C ports.
Key specs
| Max output | 45W |
| Ports | 2x USB-C |
| Fast-charge support | PD, PPS, Samsung SFC 2.0, Apple AVS |
| GaN | Yes |
| Cable in box | No |
| Weight | About 80 g |
| Warranty | 6 months |
Best Value
2. Portronics Adapto 35G 35W GaN Charger
8.3Geekman Score
8.1 Speed
7.0 Ports & features
8.8 Size
9.3 Value
35W GaN for under ₹1,000: faster than Apple’s 20W for any USB-C iPhone.
35W GaN · 1x USB-C · 6 months warranty
Best for
✓ Best value fast iPhone charger
✓ Samsung phones too (PPS)
Skip if
• You want a long warranty
My take: The value pick. More watts than Apple’s 20W for half the price.
Portronics 35 W PPS 3 A Wall Charger for Mobile
Lowest price
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ 35W GaN
+ PD and PPS
+ Very good price
What I don’t like
• 6 months warranty
• Single port
Full review
The Adapto 35G gives 35W over USB-C PD with PPS, using GaN for a compact, cooler body. It charges an iPhone fast and also works with Samsung PPS phones and a MacBook Air.
Key specs
| Max output | 35W |
| Ports | 1x USB-C |
| Fast-charge support | PD, PPS |
| GaN | Yes |
| Cable in box | No |
| Weight | About 120 g |
| Warranty | 6 months |
Budget, Cable Included
3. GM G+ 25W GaN Charger with 60W USB-C Cable
8.3Geekman Score
7.4 Speed
7.6 Ports & features
9.2 Size
9.2 Value
The budget pick: 25W GaN with a 60W USB-C cable in the box.
25W GaN · 1x USB-C · 1 year warranty
Best for
✓ Lowest budget
✓ Spare charger with cable
Skip if
• You want the fastest charging
My take: A safe budget charger with a cable included.
GM G+ 25W GaN Charger with 60W USB-C to C Cable | PD 3.0 QC 3.0 | Type-C Wall Charger |Compact Travel Charger with Advanced Safety Protection for iPhone, Samsung, Pixel Series | 1 Year Warranty
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Cable included
+ 25W GaN
+ 1 year warranty
What I don’t like
• Single port
Full review
GM’s 25W GaN charger supports PD, QC and PPS and includes a 60W USB-C to USB-C cable, at a very low price.
Key specs
| Max output | 25W |
| Ports | 1x USB-C |
| Fast-charge support | PD 3.0, QC 3.0, PPS |
| GaN | Yes |
| Cable in box | 60W USB-C to C |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Fastest for iPhone 17
4. Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max)
8.3Geekman Score
9.1 Speed
7.2 Ports & features
8.2 Size
8.3 Value
Apple’s fastest single-port adapter for the iPhone 17 series, with up to 60W peak for MacBook Air.
40W · 1x USB-C · Up to 60W peak · 1 year (Apple) warranty
Best for
✓ iPhone 17 owners who want the fastest charge
✓ Charging a MacBook Air too
Skip if
• Older iPhones that cap near 20W to 27W
My take: If you own an iPhone 17 and charge in a hurry, this is the one. For older iPhones, the 20W is enough.
40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
Lowest price
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- No Cost EMI on select Credit Cards
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Fastest Apple charger for iPhone 17
+ Up to 60W peak
+ Pocket size
What I don’t like
• Costly
• Single port
Full review
The 40W Dynamic Power Adapter is Apple’s answer to faster iPhone 17 charging. It delivers 40W normally and can push up to 60W peak, so it also helps a MacBook Air or iPad.
Key specs
| Max output | 40W |
| Ports | 1x USB-C |
| Fast-charge support | USB-C PD, up to 60W peak |
| GaN | No |
| Cable in box | No |
| Weight | About 140 g |
| Warranty | 1 year (Apple) |
Built-in Cable
5. Ambrane Charge R30 30W GaN with Built-in Cable
8.2Geekman Score
7.7 Speed
9.0 Ports & features
7.4 Size
8.7 Value
A 30W GaN charger with a retractable USB-C cable built in, so you never pack a cable.
30W GaN · Built-in retractable USB-C cable + 1 port · 6 months warranty
Best for
✓ Travel and office bags
✓ People who lose cables
Skip if
• You want the smallest charger
My take: Great travel charger: one thing to pack instead of two.
Ambrane 30W GaN Charger with Built-in Type-C Cable, Fast PD Charging USB-C Wall Adapter, Charge 2 Devices, for iPhone, Android & All Type C Enabled Devices, Perfects for Travels (Charge R30, Black)
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Built-in retractable cable
+ 30W GaN
+ Two devices at once
What I don’t like
• Bulkier than plain chargers
• 6 months warranty
Full review
The Charge R30 has a retractable USB-C cable built in plus a second port, and gives 30W GaN fast charging. Ambrane says it can also power a MacBook Air.
Key specs
| Max output | 30W |
| Ports | Built-in retractable USB-C cable + 1 port |
| Fast-charge support | PD |
| GaN | Yes |
| Cable in box | Built-in retractable USB-C |
| Weight | About 180 g |
| Warranty | 6 months |
Two iPhones at Once
6. Belkin 40W Dual USB-C Wall Charger (20W + 20W)
8.1Geekman Score
7.1 Speed
8.8 Ports & features
7.8 Size
9.1 Value
Two iPhones at full 20W each from one plug, with a two-year warranty.
40W · 2x USB-C (20W each) · 2 years warranty
Best for
✓ Couples or families with two iPhones
✓ Bedside charging for phone and AirPods
Skip if
• One device that needs more than 20W
My take: The best value iPhone charger if you charge two things at once.
Belkin 40W (20W + 20W) Two Ports USB -C PD Wall Charger | Fast Charging for iPhone 17, Air, Pro, Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25, Google Pixel 10, iPad, AirPods, & More | 2 Years Warranty, White
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Two ports, 20W each
+ 2 year warranty
+ Trusted brand
What I don’t like
• Each port tops out at 20W
Full review
Belkin’s 40W charger has two USB-C ports at 20W each, so two iPhones charge at full normal speed together. Belkin gives a two-year warranty plus connected equipment cover.
Key specs
| Max output | 40W |
| Ports | 2x USB-C (20W each) |
| Fast-charge support | USB-C PD |
| GaN | No |
| Cable in box | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Apple Dual Port
7. Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter
8.1Geekman Score
8.1 Speed
8.6 Ports & features
7.8 Size
7.8 Value
Apple’s two-port charger for an iPhone and a Watch or AirPods together.
35W · 2x USB-C (35W shared) · 1 year (Apple) warranty
Best for
✓ Apple-only households who want two ports
Skip if
• Value seekers
My take: Original and well made, but Belkin’s 40W dual does the same job for far less.
Apple 35 W PD 5.4 A Wall Charger for Mobile
Lowest price
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- No Cost EMI on select Credit Cards
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Pros and cons
What I like
+ Original Apple
+ Two USB-C ports
What I don’t like
• Expensive
• 35W shared between ports
Full review
Apple’s 35W Dual adapter shares 35W across two USB-C ports. It is original Apple hardware, but it is expensive for what it does.
Key specs
| Max output | 35W |
| Ports | 2x USB-C (35W shared) |
| Fast-charge support | USB-C PD |
| GaN | No |
| Cable in box | No |
| Weight | About 170 g |
| Warranty | 1 year (Apple) |
Original Everyday
8. Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
7.8Geekman Score
7.1 Speed
6.7 Ports & features
8.6 Size
9.0 Value
The safe, original choice: Apple’s own 20W adapter, enough for normal iPhone fast charging.
20W · 1x USB-C · 1 year (Apple) warranty
Best for
✓ iPhone owners who want the original
✓ A spare charger that will last years
Skip if
• You want iPhone 17 full speed (40W)
My take: The best-selling iPhone charger for a reason. Buy it if you want zero doubt; buy the 40W if you have an iPhone 17 and want the fastest charge.
Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (for iPhone, iPad & AirPods), White
Lowest price
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- Up to 4% instant discount on select Credit Cards & Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cards
- No Cost EMI on select Credit Cards
Up to 5% instant discount on select Flipkart Axis & Flipkart SBI cards Details
- Up to 5% instant discount on select Flipkart Axis & Flipkart SBI cards
Pros and cons
What I like
+ Original Apple build
+ Small and light
+ Works with iPad and AirPods
What I don’t like
• 20W is no longer the fastest for iPhone 17
• No cable in the box
Full review
Apple’s 20W adapter does exactly what it promises: USB-C PD fast charging that takes an iPhone to about 50% in roughly 30 minutes with a USB-C cable. It is small, light and built to last.
iPhone 17 note. The iPhone 17 series can take more power, so the 20W is no longer the fastest. It is still the safe everyday charger.
Key specs
| Max output | 20W |
| Ports | 1x USB-C |
| Fast-charge support | USB-C PD |
| GaN | No |
| Cable in box | No |
| Weight | About 90 g |
| Warranty | 1 year (Apple) |
Compare all 8 at a glance
| Charger | Max output | Ports | Fast charging | GaN | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro | 45W | 2x USB-C | PD, PPS, Samsung SFC 2.0, Apple AVS | Yes | No |
| Portronics Adapto 35G | 35W | 1x USB-C | PD, PPS | Yes | No |
| GM G+ 25W GaN | 25W | 1x USB-C | PD 3.0, QC 3.0, PPS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple 40W Dynamic | 40W | 1x USB-C | USB-C PD, up to 60W peak | No | No |
| Ambrane R30 30W | 30W | Built-in retractable USB-C cable + 1 port | PD | Yes | Yes |
| Belkin 40W Dual | 40W | 2x USB-C (20W each) | USB-C PD | No | No |
| Apple 35W Dual | 35W | 2x USB-C (35W shared) | USB-C PD | No | No |
| Apple 20W | 20W | 1x USB-C | USB-C PD | No | No |
Specs from official product pages.
The buying guide
How to choose an iPhone charger
iPhone 17, fastest
Apple 40W Dynamic.
Original, everyday
Apple 20W.
Best value
Portronics Adapto 35G.
iPhone + Samsung
Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro.
Two iPhones
Belkin 40W dual.
Budget with cable
GM G+ 25W.
1 · Watts: how much do you really need?
Most iPhones charge at about 20W to 27W, and the iPhone 17 series can go higher with a 40W adapter. Samsung phones use 25W or 45W. A charger with more watts than the phone needs is safe: the phone only takes what it can use.
2 · PD, PPS and QC
PD (USB Power Delivery) is what iPhones, Pixels and laptops use. PPS is needed for Samsung’s 25W and 45W Super Fast Charging. QC is for older Android phones and USB-A ports. OPPO, OnePlus and realme fast charging needs their own charger for full speed.
3 · What is GaN?
GaN (gallium nitride) chargers are smaller and run cooler than older silicon chargers of the same wattage. That is why a 65W GaN charger today is about the size of an old 20W brick.
4 · Cables matter
A 45W or 65W charger needs a USB-C cable rated for at least 60W, or 100W for laptops. A thin old cable can limit speed.
5 · Safety and warranty
Buy chargers with a BIS registration number, avoid unbranded “original” chargers sold at very low prices, and keep the bill. Warranty ranges from 3 months to 2 years.
Questions other guides skip
1 · Will a bigger charger damage my phone?
No. The phone asks for the power it can take, and a good charger gives only that. A 65W charger charges a 20W iPhone at about 20W.
2 · Is a non-original charger safe for my iPhone or Samsung?
Yes, if it is a known brand with BIS registration and supports the right standard (PD for iPhone, PPS for Samsung). Avoid unbranded chargers sold as “original” at very low prices.
3 · Do I need a new charger for iPhone 17?
No. Any USB-C PD charger works. But the iPhone 17 series charges faster with 30W to 40W adapters than with 20W.
4 · Can I use my MacBook charger for my iPhone?
Yes. MacBook USB-C chargers use PD, and the iPhone takes only what it needs.
5 · Is it okay to charge overnight?
Yes. Phones stop charging when full. iPhones and Samsungs also have optimised charging that holds at 80% and finishes before you wake up.
Also consider
Wireless? See our MagSafe and Qi2 chargers and 3-in-1 stands.
Charging a laptop too? See our GaN chargers.
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FAQs
Which is the best charger for iPhone 17?
The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter for the fastest charging. The Portronics Adapto 35G and Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro are cheaper fast options.
Is the Apple 20W charger still good?
Yes for normal charging, but the iPhone 17 series charges faster with 30W to 40W adapters.
Can I use a Samsung or other brand charger for my iPhone?
Yes, if it supports USB-C PD. A branded 25W to 45W PD charger is safe.
Which iPhone charger has two ports?
The Belkin 40W gives 20W to each of two iPhones, and the Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro has two USB-C ports.
So, which iPhone charger should you buy?
Best overall: Stuffcool Numen 45 Pro. Check price
Best value: Portronics Adapto 35G. Check price
Fastest Apple: Apple 40W Dynamic. Check price
For iPhone 17, go 35W to 40W. For older iPhones, a good 20W to 25W PD charger is all you need.
