The new Apple iPhone 12 series phones support fast wireless charging up to 15-watts. Currently, only the Apple Magsafe Wireless Charger can charge the iPhone 12 series phones at fastest possible 15-watts and you still need to buy a USB-C AC adapter for the Magsafe Charger separately – or you can get a dual USB-C port adapter for fastest charging of both the iPhone 12 and the Magsafe Charger.
However, if the cost of MagSafe Charger + USB-C adapter seems a bit high, then there are lower-cost good quality wireless chargers from Anker and other reputed vendors that will charge your iPhone 12 at 7.5 watts – perfect to fully charge the phone from empty in 3-4 hours in the night, or to keep the phone constantly charged at your desk.
We prefer wireless chargers that come with an AC adapter as a finding an exactly compatible AC adapter is an additional expense. We have selected our top picks based on charging performance/speed, build quality, warranty/service support, ability to charge devices reliably in any orientation and with the case on.
Best Wireless Charger for iPhone 12 Pro Max, Pro, Mini, & iPhone 12 (Charging Stand)
Anker Powerwave II 15-watt Qi Wireless Charging Stand with AC Adapter
Our top wireless charging stand/pad for iPhone 12 series phones & SE 2020 as well as iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, X, 8, 8+ is Anker PowerWave II Wireless charger. Charging stands are more convenient than flat charging pads as you can view the display and respond to messages, calls etc. while charging. Here are our top reasons for choosing the Anker PowerWave II Wireless charger :
- It offers reliable and dependable charging with protective case on
- 7.5 watt charging support for iPhone 12 & 11/XR etc.
- Integrated adapter makes it an excellent deal compared to competitors
Anker PowerWave II 15-watt Wireless charger has a small LED notification light that does not interfere with sleep. Two charging coils in PowerWave II means you can place your iPhone either in landscape mode or portrait mode for charging. The charger can charge with protective cases of up to 5 mm width! – that covers almost all good cases. This makes it a convenient pick-and-go wireless charger.
Pros
- Fastest possible (for non-Magsafe) 7.5 wireless charging speeds for iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini, 12, 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, X, 8, 8+.
- Can also charge Samsung S20, S10 and Note 20/10/9 at 15-watt
- Fully charges iPhone 12 mini in about 3 hours & iPhone 12/12 Pro in 4 hours
- Integrated wall charger
- Well priced
- Sleep friendly small notification LED
- Good build quality
- Two coils for good charging performance in both portrait or landscape mode
- Charges reliably with protective cases up to 5 mm
Cons
- Integrated charger is good but making it detachable for charging the phone if required would have been handy.
Best Wireless Charger for iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max, Mini (Charging Stand/Pad+Adapter)
Samsung 9-watt Qi Fast Wireless Charger Stand Comes with Adapter
The Samsung wireless charger convertible stand/pad is our next favorite stand for iPhone 12 and older iPhones that support wireless charging. It is not a good deal as our #1 pick the incredible Anker PowerWave II. This wireless charger convertible stand/pad comes with a Samsung 15-watt power adapter. This wireless charger + adapter combo gives you almost as good value for money as Anker PowerWave II.
The Samsung wireless charger stand + wall-charger combo has two coils and you have the choice of placing your phone horizontally or vertically in an angled standing position for easy view and access to the display.
The Samsung wireless charger has a very unique two-piece design that looks very different from other wireless stands. It has good build quality, and can wireless charge iPhone 12 with cases as thick as 5mm.
There is a charging status LED placed at the bottom of the charger that does not cast direct light to the front and hence does not affect sleep. The Samsung wireless charger supports maximum 7.5 watt charging for iPhone 12 series and it translates to full charge for iPhone 12 Pro/iPhone 12 in 4 hours
The Samsung wireless charger is also a great wireless charger for not just iPhone 12, 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8+ but all latest Samsung S/Note phones and Pixels and charges latest Samsungs Pixels at 10-watt.
Pros
- Fastest supported (for non-Magsafe) wireless charging for all iPhone 12 series phones & iPhone 11/XR etc. @ 7.5 watt
- Also charge Samsung S/Note & Pixels at 9-watt
- Charges iPhone 12 mini fully from empty in about 3 hours & iPhone 12/12 Pro in 4 hours
- Sleep friendly LED status lights
- Convertible stand/pad design
- Comes with a 15-watt Samsung wall-adapter
- Good build quality
- Unique look and finish
- Slimmer than other stands
- Two coils for charging in either portrait or landscape mode
- Can charge with cases up to 5mm
Cons
- None
Best Wireless Charger for iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max, Mini (Charging Stand)
Samsung Wireless Charger Pad/Stand 15 watt wireless with 25-watt USB-C AC adapter & USB-C cable
Samsung Fast wireless charger stand 2.0 is the latest version of Samsung wireless charging stand and is a high quality fast-charging wireless pad that supports the fastest 7.5 watt wireless charging supported by the iPhone 12, and older iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, X, 8, 8+ as well as 15 watt fast wireless charging supported by the Samsung S/Note phones. It will also charge older Qi compatible phones at a decent 5 watt speed.
The Samsung Fast wireless charger stand 2.0 is very compact and light at just 2.8 oz making it an ideal travelling companion. This wireless charger for iPhone 12 has a non-slip charging surface and a tiny LED notification light that can be turned off.
The Samsung Fast wireless charger stand 2.0 comes with a compatible 25-watt USB-C AC adapter that can also fast-charge the iPhone 12 from empty to 60% in 30 mins. The Samsung Fast wireless charger stand will fully charge iPhone 12 mini in about 3.5 hours.
Pros
- Supports fastest wireless charging speed (7.5 watt) for iPhone 12 and older iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, X, 8, and 8+
- Fully charges iPhone 12 mini in about 3 hours & iPhone 12/12 Pro in 4 hours
- Supports fastest wireless charging speed (15 watt) for latest Samsung S/Note phones and Pixels
- The notification LED can be turned off
- Good build quality and metal body
- Can charge with protective cases up to 3 mm width
- Grippy charging surface
- Comes bundled with a 25-watt fast USB-C wall charger and USb-C cable
- Very compact and light at 2.8 oz (90 gm)
- Very well priced considering the included charger
Cons
- Slightly expensive though future-proof charging combo