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iPhone 12 charger, cable and power bank guide

Port, battery and fast-charging facts for the iPhone 12, and which WisdomUp chargers, cables and power banks fit it.

iPhone 12 charging specs

Charging portLightningBattery2,815 mAhWired fast chargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higherWireless charging15W (MagSafe / Qi2), magnets built inAnnounced2020-10

Phone specs from GSMArena. Charges are estimates: about 60–70% of a power bank’s rated capacity reaches the phone.

Chargers that fast-charge the iPhone 12

Cables that fit the iPhone 12 (Lightning)

How many charges from each power bank

CDB-22 5000mAh Capsule Power Bankabout 1.1–1.2 full chargesCDB-10 10000mAh Power Bank with 4 Built-in Cablesabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-13 10000mAh Power Bank with 4 Built-in Cablesabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-21 10000mAh Power Bank with 4 Built-in Cablesabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-17 10000mAh 22.5W Power Bankabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-19 10000mAh 22.5W Power Bank with Displayabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-23 10000mAh 22.5W Power Bank with 3 Cablesabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-16 Mini 10000mAh 22.5W Power Bankabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-24 10000mAh 22.5W Power Bank with Wall Plugabout 2.1–2.5 full chargesCDB-18 10000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bankabout 2.1–2.5 full charges by cable (fewer wirelessly)

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Wireless chargers for the iPhone 12

USB-C PD car chargers

Questions people ask

What charger does the iPhone 12 need?

A USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger with a USB-C to Lightning cable. Yes. A 20W USB-C PD charger with a USB-C to Lightning cable gives the iPhone 12 Apple’s full fast-charging rate (up to 50% in 30 minutes).

Does the iPhone 12 use USB-C or Lightning?

The iPhone 12 has a Lightning port.

How many times can a 10,000 mAh power bank charge the iPhone 12?

About 2.1–2.5 full charges. About 60–70% of a power bank’s rated capacity reaches the phone, and the iPhone 12 has a 2,815 mAh battery.

Does the iPhone 12 support wireless charging?

Yes, up to 15W (MagSafe / Qi2). Magnetic chargers and power banks snap onto it.

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