40 W fast charging phones: 5 models

Decision table

40 W Fast Charging: which one for what?

The 5 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone 17 Pro92%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 17 Pro82%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max76%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max72%

#3#3#5#2
Apple iPhone 17Apple
6.3" · A19 · 48 MP
81% 73% 55% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#2#2#1#1
Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
92% 82% 76% 72%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 12 GB of RAM
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 39 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#1#1#4#3
Apple iPhone 17 ProApple
6.3" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
92% 82% 66% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 12 GB of RAM
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#5#5#3#5
HUAWEI nova Y74Huawei
6.67" · 50 MP
45% 50% 71% 65%
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 6620 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
#4#4#2#4
HUAWEI nova Y73Huawei
6.67" · 50 MP
45% 50% 71% 65%
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 6620 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near