iPhone 12
verified 2026-10-07 Specs from Apple Tech Specs: iPhone 12. Also known as: iphone 12, a2172.
Specs
| power | connector: Lightning · usb pd: true · watts min: 5 · watts recommended: 20 |
|---|---|
| wireless | qi; magsafe |
| magsafe watts | 15 |
| qi watts | 7.5 |
Takes
- connector Lightning port (iPhone 14 and earlier)
Older iPhones (iPhone 14 and earlier) charge through Apple’s Lightning port, not USB-C. - wireless charging Qi wireless charging (baseline)
The phone charges on standard Qi wireless pads, typically at modest speed (Apple iPhones: up to 7.5W on plain Qi). - wireless charging Apple MagSafe for iPhone
iPhone 12 and later (except iPhone 16e) have Apple MagSafe magnets and charge faster on Apple MagSafe chargers.
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Good to know
- A USB-C PD wall charger still fast-charges a Lightning iPhone using a USB-C to Lightning cable (Apple: 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W adapter).
- Lightning accessories (cables, docks, wired headphones) do not plug into iPhone 15 or later; they need a USB-C to Lightning adapter, and docks may not fit physically.
- Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets.
- Apple: non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices charge at reduced speeds on the MagSafe Charger.
- Thick or metal cases, PopSockets and card wallets can block wireless charging.
- MagSafe speed depends on charger generation: MagSafe Charger A2140 tops out at 15W; A3502/A3503/A2580/A3250 support up to 25W.
What fits the iPhone 12?
6 parts and accessories in the graph work with this model. OEM parts first.
wireless charger
- Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m) OEM verified
iPhone 15 and earlier are limited to 15W on MagSafe (needs a 20W+ adapter); iPhone 12 mini is limited to 12W.
wireless charging
- Apple MagSafe Charger (2 m) verified
- Google Pixelsnap Charger verified
Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets. - Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger verified
Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets. - Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock verified
Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets. - Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (Stand with Spotlight) verified
Qi2 and MagSafe chargers also charge Qi-only phones, but at reduced (baseline Qi) speed and without guaranteed magnetic hold on phones lacking magnets.
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