Is iPhone 12 Lightning cable same?
The iPhone 12 series of iPhones instead comes with a USB-C to Lightning cable. These cables feature the same Lightning port that goes into the iPhone but the other end is a rounded ‘capsule’-like shape; this is a USB-C connector.
Can I use any Lightning cable for iPhone 12?
Apple has not fully transitioned the iPhone to USB-C—which typically provides faster charging speeds—or removed ports altogether, so the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 still include the typical Lightning charge port. This means you can use an existing Lightning cable and traditional USB-A power adapter to charge both phones.
Which Lightning cable is best?
The Best Lightning Cables on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
- Syncwire iPhone Lightning Charger Cable.
- LISEN Nylon Braided iPhone Charger Cable.
- Anker PowerLine One-Foot Lightning Cable.
- Cabepow Lightning Cable 10 Feet (3-Pack)
- Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable.
- Apple Lightning to USB Cable.
Can you use any lightning cable for iPhone?
Always look for cables that are MFi certified, which means Apple itself has certified the cable to work with Apple products. In many ways, good MFi-certified cables are better than the Lightning cables that ship with Apple products.
What happens if I charge my iPhone 12 with old charger?
If you are planning to use the lightning-to-USB-C cable to charge the device, you can still use the old USB adapter to connect it to the charging cable and power up your device. If you have the older Wireless Charger, that too will work without any trouble with the iPhone 12 series.
Is Anker certified by Apple?
Anker offers various Apple MFi-certified cables. MFi is an Apple peripheral certification program for cables and other connected devices. I have used Anker cables, and have had no issues.