iPhone 12 and 13 series phones do not come with a USB-C power adapter in the box. The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro and Pro Max phones as well as the 13 series support 20-watt USB-C PD fast charging and can be charged from zero to 60% in just 30 mins. If you are looking for the best charger for iPhone 12 or 13 series, then good 20-watt USB-C PD adapters such as AmazonBasics 30-watt or Anker Nano 20-watt are recommended as these will charge your iPhone 12/13 at the highest possible speed at nearly same cost as regular power adapters.
As all Apple iPhone 12 and 13 series phones come with a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box, you need not buy any new cable to fast charge your iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max with USB-C PD fast-charging adapters.
If you also have an iPad, MacBook or a power bank, a dual USB-C port charger is very convenient as you can fast-charge two devices at the same time from a single adapter and one power outlet. For example, you can fast-charge the iPhone 12 and the iPad from same charger, or charge you powerbank or iPhone 12, or two iPhones of your family from the same power socket.
Here is our selection of best currently available USB-C fast-chargers for iPhone 12 series phones –
Best Single Port USB-C Fast-chargers for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12/Pro/Pro Max
Best Two-Port USB-C Fast-charging Adapters for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12/Pro/Pro Max & iPads
Best Two-Port USB-C Adapters for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12/Pro/Pro Max & Macbooks
Best USB-C Adapters for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, Pro/Pro Max (Fast-Charging, Single Port)
Anker Nano 20-watt USB-C charger
Anker Nano 20-watt USB-C PD charger is our top choice as fast charger for iPhone 12 & 13 series phones as it delivers fastest supported 20-watt charging in a very compact and well priced package. The Anker 20-watt USB-C PD adapter measures just 1.13 inch x 1.13 inch x 1.20 inches and weighs just 1.1 oz (33 grams). Its pins do not fold but that is not much of a drawback as the charger is very small and fixed pins make it very sturdy.
Anker Nano 20-watt USB-C PD charger will also fast-charge all latest Samsungs and other Android phones at 20 or 18-watts.
Anker Nano 20-watt USB-C PD charger Pros
- Fastest supported charging for latest iPhone 13/12, and iPad Pro/Air/mini, & Magsafe devices
- Well priced
- True 20-watt output.
- Compact design
- Lighter and smaller than Apple adapter
- Excellent for charging other iPhones & Samsung phones. Charges Pixels at 18-watt max & Samsung S20/Note 10/20 at 20-watt max.
Cons
- None
AmazonBasics 30-watt USB-C Charger
AmazonBasics 30-watt USB-C Charger is our choice as best value for money fast charger for iPhone 12 series. The adapter delivers 18-watt PD fast charging, just a bit slower than maximum supported 20-watt charging for iPhone 12. This hardly matters in terms of speed as practically both 20/18 watt will charge in nearly same time with at most a difference of 2-3 minutes in full charge. The AmazonBasics 30-watt USB-C adapter measures just 1.73 inch x 1.69 inch x 1.1 inches ( 44 x 43 x 28mm) and weighs 2.05 oz (58 grams). Its has foldable pins making it very handy to pack and carry around.
AmazonBasics 30-watt USB-C Charger can also fast-charge all latest Android phones such as Samsung S20/Note 20/10 series and Pixels etc. from zero to 50% in 30 minutes.
AmazonBasics 30-watt USB-C Charger Pros
- Fastest supported charging for latest iPhone 13/12, and iPad Pro/Air/mini, & Magsafe devices
- Attractively priced for a 30-watt charger
- 30-watt PD output is great for all iPhones from iPhone 13 and 12 to iPhone 11/11 Pro/XR/XS/X/8/8+
- Can even charge MacBooks at 30-watts!
- Charges MacBook Air at 30-watt – as fast as Apple MacBook adapters
- Compact foldable pins design – Apple 20-watt charger has fixed pins
- Lighter than Apple adapter but way better priced
Cons
- None
Apple 20-watt USB-C charger for iPhone 12
You can also but the original Apple 20-watt USB-C charger as well. However, we have ranked it lower as it is bigger and heavier than our other two picks. If it is out of stock on online stores, you can order from Apple directly at as well at this link – Apple 20-watt USB-C power adapter
Pros
- Apple product hence 100% compatibility with all Apple products
Cons
- Much bigger size than Anker or Amazonbasics. Almost twice as big
- Unwieldy in pockets due to large size & pins that do not fold
- Heavier than other 20-watt chargers
Best Dual Port USB-C Adapter for iPhone 12 Max (Fast-charging, Dual Port)
For charging iPhone 12 & iPad/another phone at same time
Anker Powerport III Duo 40-watt Dual USB-C port Charger
Anker Powerport III Duo 40-watt Dual PD port Charger is a great dual PD charger. It has combined output of 40-watts (20-watt + 20 watt) and can hence fast-charge an iPhone 12 series phone and a latest iPad Pro, iPad Air/Mini etc. at the same time!
It is perfect for charging iPhones, iPads or Samsung/LG/Pixel phones but as its maximum output from a port is limited to 20-watt, it is not adequate for charging Macbooks. Anker Powerport III Duo 40-watt Dual PD port Charger can charge iPhone 12/13 mini/12/Pro/Max at maximum supported 20-watt
Anker 40-watt Dual PD port Charger has two equal rating ports with 20-watt maximum output. You can fast-charge your iPhone 12 from any of the two ports at 20-watt or charge two iPhone 13/12/11/XR/iPad etc. at 18-watt each.
The Anker 40-watt Dual PD port Charger adapter measures just 2.5 inch x 2.4 inch x 1.1 inches (62mm x 63mm x 29mm) and weighs just 3.52 oz (105 grams). It has a foldable plug type design with a power-indicator LED.
Anker Powerport III Duo 40-watt Dual PD port Charger Pros
- Dual PD port charger at just slightly more price than single PD port chargers.
- 20 + 20 watt PD output can fast charge an iPhone and an iPad (or any other phone/power-bank etc.) at same time at 20-watts
- Compact design at 2.5×2.4×1.1 inches and 3.5 oz (105 gm) weight
- Fast-charges all older iPhones & Samsung phones. Charges Pixels at 18-watt max & Samsung S20/Note 10/20 at 18-watt max.
- Foldable Plug design
Cons
- None.
Best USB-C Fast Chargers for iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (Fast-charging, Dual Port)
For charging iPhone 12/13 & iPad/another phone at same time
AmazonBasics 36-watt Dual USB-C Charger
AmazonBasics 36-watt USB-C Charger is an excellent quality dual PD charger and the best part is that it is available at nearly same price as single port USB-C PD chargers. A total output of 36-watts means that this charger can fast-charge an iPhone 12 and an iPad Pro at the same time (18-watt + 18 watt)! It can even charges Macbooks at quite fast charging speed of 30-watt when only one port is used.
AmazonBasics 36-watt USB-C Charger has two ports – both rated at 18-watt maximum output. You can fast-charge your iPhone 12 from any of the two ports at 18-watt, if only the iphone is being charged.
The AmazonBasics 36-watt USB-C Charger adapter measures just 2.52 inch x 2.46 inch x 1.41 inches and weighs just 4.1 oz (115 grams). It has a foldable plug type design with a power-indicator LED.
AmazonBasics 36-watt USB-C Charger Pros
- Very Well priced – dual PD port charger at price of single port PD charger.
- 20-watt output for iPhone 12
- 18 + 18 watt output can fast charge an iPhone and an iPad (or any other phone/power-bank etc.) at same time at 18-watts
- 30-watt output for charging Macbooks. Also makes it future-proof in case Apple increases the iPhones’ USB-C charging speed in future.
- Compact design at 2.5×2.4 inches and 4oz (110 gm) weight
- Fast-charges older iPhones & Samsung phones. Charges Pixels at 18-watt max & Samsung S20/Note 10/20 at 20-watt max.
- Foldable Plug design
Cons
- None
Best Fast Charging USB-C PD Adapter for iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, iPhone 12, 12 Mini (Dual Port)
For charging iPhone 12 & MacBook/iPad/another phone at same time
AmazonBasics 68-watt Dual-USB-C port Charger
If you frequently charge your iPad or Macbook as well besides your iPhone 12, then AmazonBasics 68-watt Dual-USB-C port Charger is a fantastic dual PD charger for the price. With total output of 63-watts, this charger charges Macbooks at great charging speed of 60-watt when only one port is used.
But its highlight feature is dual simultaneous PD output – It can deliver 45-watts from one port and 18-watt from other port at the same time. This means it will fast-charge an iPhone 12/mini/Pro/Max and also fast charge an iPad Pro/iPad Air/Mini or a Macbook Air/Pro at very decent rate the same time.
AmazonBasics 68-watt Dual-USB-C port Charger has two ports – one rated at 18-watt max and the other rated at 60-watt max. You can charge your iPhone 12 from any of the two ports, though if charging alone it is better to use the Macbook port (lower port) as it can output 20-watt.
The AmazonBasics 68-watt Dual-USB-C port adapter measures just 2.5 inch x 2.5 inch x 1.41 inches and weighs just 5.22 oz (148 grams). Its pins do not fold but that is not much of a drawback as the charger is very small and fixed pins make it very sturdy.
AmazonBasics 68-watt Dual-USB-C port Charger Pros
- Very Well priced
- Smartly distributed 63-watt total output gives 45 watt + 18-watt output
- Compact design at 2.5×2.5 inches
- Lighter than Apple Macbook adapter
- Also excellent for charging other iphones & Samsung phones. Charges Pixels at 18-watt max & Samsung S20/Note 10/20 at 20-watt max.
- Foldable Plug design
Cons
- None
Best Multi-Port Fast Charging USB-C PD Adapter for iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, iPhone 12, 12 Mini
Charge iPhone 12, MacBook Pro/Air, and iPad Pro at same time
HyphenX 100w Dual USB-C + Dual USB 4-port Charger
If you plan to charge multiple devices such as iPad/Macbook as well as iPhone 12 and prefer a single charger for all, then HyphenX 100w PD 4-port Charger offers terrific features and charging output for all charging as many as 4 devices at same time at fast speeds. With 2 USB-C ports and 2 regular USB ports, it offers flexibility to handle all your devices with one charger.
The total output of HyphenX 100w PD 4-port Charger is 100-watts –
- When only one USB-C port is used and this charger can charge Macbooks at its full speed of 100-watt (same as Apple Macbook Pro 16 charger).
- When both USB-C ports are used, it can deliver max 65-watt from one port and 30-watts from the other (65-watt PD + 30-watt PD). this is enough to charge the Macbook at a great 65-watt and also charge either an iPhone 13/12 or an iPad Pro at fast-charging speeds.
- When all 4 ports are used together, HyphenX 100w PD 4-port Charger can output 30 & 45-watt from USB-C ports (30w USB-C + 45-watt USB-C) and combined 15-watt (1.2 amp) from the two USB ports (7.5w+7.5w) with a total output of 90 watt.
- When 3 ports are used together, output is 30 & 45-watt from two USB-C ports (30w USB-C + 45-watt USB-C) and 18-watt from a USB port with a total output of 93 watt.
- To summarize you can comfortably charge a Macbook, an iPhone 12 Pro Max and an iPad from the charger at fast speeds at same time!
You can use any of the two PD ports to fast-charge your iPhone 12/13 from empty to 50-60% in 30 mins.
HyphenX 100w PD 4-port Charger adapter measures a compact 2.75 inch x 2.75 inch x 1.8 inches and weighs just 7.3 oz (210 grams). Its pins can be folded for compact carry.
HyphenX 100w PD 4-port Charger Pros
- Excellent price for 102-watt output
- 100w fast-charging for Macbooks
- 20 watt fast charging for iPhone 12/13, mini, Pro, Pro Max
- Smartly distributed 100-watt total output can give 65 watt PD + 30-watt PD + 7.5/18w USB + 7.5w USB
- Compact design at 2.7×2.7 inches
- Lighter than Apple Macbook Pro 16 100 watt adapter and gives four ports for less weight and size
- Fast charges all new/old iPhones & Samsung phones.
- Foldable Plug design
Cons
- None