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One Charger for iPhone and Android? Why to Pick One With Both AVS and PPS—and a 5A Cable
An iPhone and a Galaxy in the same family, or an iPhone for work and an Android for personal use—plenty of people want one charger for both. They’re both USB-C, so any charger seems fine, but their fastest-charging conditions differ. iPhone 18 Pro’s “up to 50% in about 15 minutes” needs AVS; Galaxy super fast charging needs PPS. The short answer: to get both phones’ fastest charging from one charger, pick one with both AVS and PPS plus a 5A cable. A charger with just one still charges both.
The short answer: one charger for both
- Fastest for both iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy: UGREEN Nexode Air 65W—a single-port 65W charger advertising both AVS and PPS. AmazonRakuten
- Galaxy first (regular fast charging is fine for the iPhone): Anker 313 Charger (Ace, 45W)—wide PPS ranges, and iPhones fast-charge over USB PD. AmazonRakuten
- Cable: 5A (240W) covers both Galaxy super fast charging and iPhone's 60W. AmazonRakuten
How to decide: do you want both at their fastest → will you charge two at once → is the cable 5A?
Verification: based on Apple, Samsung, and Anker official information plus UGREEN's announcement and sponsored article, not measurements.
The short answer: each phone’s fastest condition
| Phone | Fastest condition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | AVS (USB PD 3.1 or later), 60W+ adapter + 60W cable (up to 50% in about 15 min) | Apple spec footnote |
| iPhone 17 | 40W+ adapter (USB PD) | Apple specs |
| Galaxy (S26+, S26 Ultra, etc.) | PPS charger (45W for S26+, 60W for S26 Ultra) + 5A cable; non-PPS tops out at 25W | Samsung official, Anker Magazine |
AVS and PPS both fine-tune voltage, but they’re separate methods in the standard (why iPhone 18 Pro needs AVS / why Galaxy super fast charging needs PPS).
How it works 1: with only one method, the other phone gets ordinary fast charging
A USB-C charger negotiates with whatever you plug in, so a charger with either method charges both iPhone and Galaxy. The difference is whether each reaches its fastest.
| Charger supports | iPhone 18 Pro | Galaxy (S26+ / Ultra) |
|---|---|---|
| AVS only (e.g. Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter) | Meets the fastest condition | Charges; without PPS listed, don’t expect super fast charging |
| PPS only (e.g. Anker 313 Charger) | Charges (USB PD); without AVS listed, doesn’t meet the “50% in 15 min” condition | Super fast charging likely (check your model is named and use a 5A cable) |
| AVS + PPS (e.g. UGREEN Nexode Air 65W) | Meets the fastest condition | Super fast charging likely |
Decision: to make both fastest, check for both “AVS” and “PPS.” With only one, the other phone still charges at ordinary fast speeds.
How it works 2: a 5A cable meets both conditions
iPhone 18 Pro needs a 60W cable; Galaxy’s 45W–60W super fast charging needs a 5A (eMarker) cable. A 5A cable rated 100W or 240W covers both, so one cable does it all (100W USB-C cables).
How it works 3: charging two at once means checking the split
A single-port charger charges one phone at a time. For two at once you need multi-port, but multi-port chargers share their total wattage, so each phone gets less once both are plugged in. iPhone 18 Pro’s “60W or higher” and Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 60W often arrive only with one device connected (single-port or multi-port charger?).
Decision: taking turns overnight? A single-port charger with both methods is enough. Two at once every day? Check the split with two connected.
Decision table: which fits how you charge?
| You are… | Pick | Why / watch out |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S26+/Ultra, both at fastest | AVS + PPS, 60W+ | One charger meets both conditions |
| Galaxy fastest; iPhone fast is fine (iPhone 17 or earlier) | PPS, 45W | iPhone 17 hits rated speed at 40W+ (USB PD) |
| iPhone 18 Pro fastest; Galaxy ordinary is fine | AVS, 60W+ | Galaxy charges at around 25W max |
| Two phones at once, every day | Multi-port—check the split | Each phone gets less with two connected |
| Traveling with one charger | Single-port with both + one 5A cable | Take turns; less to pack (what to pack for charging on a trip) |
Examples
AVS + PPS (single port, 65W): UGREEN states AVS support for iPhone 18 Pro in the product name. A UGREEN-sponsored article says it supports both PPS and AVS, and enables Galaxy S26 Ultra super fast charging (up to 60W) with the included eMarker cable.
UGREEN Nexode Air 65W (AVS, foldable plug)
45W with wide PPS ranges: three PPS ranges including 3.3–11V at 5A (Anker official). iPhones fast-charge over USB PD.
Anker 313 Charger (Ace, 45W, PPS)
For iPhone 18 Pro only, no doubts: the genuine adapter Apple used to measure “50% in 15 minutes.” 40W, up to 60W.
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max
One cable: 240W (5A, eMarker), enough for iPhone 18 Pro’s 60W and Galaxy super fast charging.
Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W, braided nylon, 0.9m)
FAQ
Q. Can I charge an iPhone on a genuine Galaxy charger? A. Yes, over USB PD. But without AVS listed, it won’t meet iPhone 18 Pro’s “50% in 15 minutes” condition.
Q. Is a high-wattage laptop charger fastest for both? A. Wattage alone doesn’t decide it. Check for AVS and PPS (what wattage charger should you buy?).
Q. What about charging a Pixel too? A. Pixels charge over USB-C USB PD as well. For wireless (Qi2), see can you use MagSafe and Qi2 chargers on a Pixel?
Sources (primary)
- Apple: “iPhone 18 Pro Tech Specs” (up to 50% in about 15 min: 60W+ AVS adapter with USB PD 3.1 or later + 60W cable)
- Samsung: “45W Power Adapter (EP-T4511)” (Japanese; SFC 2.0 conditions, PPS, 5A cable)
- Anker Magazine: “Chargers for Galaxy S26” (Japanese; S26+ 45W / S26 Ultra 60W; non-PPS 25W max; 5A cable)
- Anker: “Anker 313 Charger (Ace, 45W)” (Japanese; PPS ranges)
- Mado no Mori: “UGREEN Nexode Air 65W (sponsored by UGREEN)” (Japanese; PPS and AVS support, Galaxy S26 Ultra super fast charging; October 16, 2026; sponsored article)
Summary
- iPhone 18 Pro’s fastest is AVS; Galaxy super fast charging is PPS. They’re different methods, so for both at their fastest from one charger, pick one with both.
- A charger with only one still charges both; the other phone gets ordinary fast charging.
- A 5A (100W or 240W) cable meets both conditions. For two at once, check the split.
Related: why iPhone 18 Pro needs AVS / why Galaxy super fast charging needs PPS / AVS chargers compared / single-port or multi-port charger?
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