Do you want to charge your new iPhone 12 faster? For iPhone 12, Apple has announced it could be fast charged with its 20W USB-C power adapter. Unfortunately, this adapter would not be provided while purchasing iPhone 12 any longer. By the way, the charging cables of iPhone 12 is not durable which could only last for a short period. It seems that there is no good way to fast charge iPhone 12, but the turning point can be found in this post if you refer to the following 4 fastest iPhone charger adapters and 4 most durable iPhone charger cables, which can help you fast charge your iPhone even up to 22W charging power.


Part 1: Is Old iPhone Charger Adaptor Still Available for iPhone 12?

Since you have obtained iPhone 12 which is equipped with higher charging power, some users may wonder that whether the old iPhone charger adapter is still available for iPhone 12? Actually, the short answer should be it depends. First of all, let’s take an overview of the charging power for various iPhone models.

iPhone models Wired charging power
iPhone 12/12 Pro series 20W
iPhone 11/11 Pro series 18W
iPhone X/Xs Max/XR series 18W
iPhone 8/8 Plus 15W
iPhone 7/7 Plus and previous iPhones 5W

According to the comparison chart, it is compatible if you would like to adopt your previous iPhone charger adaptor for iPhone 12. However, the charging speed is quite low. In other words, it would spend more time to full charge your iPhone 12 with the older iPhone adaptor which has lower charging power.

In comparison, wireless charger would be more convenient than wired charger, but it would be lower on charging power and charging speed. When the iPhone is charging, a call comes in but it is inconvenient to answer in some specific situations with wired charging. At this time, the convenience of the wireless charging is reflected. You only need to pick up your iPhone from wireless charging pad and move it to any place that is convenient for you to answer the phone.

If you prefer to charge old iPhone wirelessly, then then you buy the wireless charging case or charging receive instead which can be compatible with the wireless charging base. Just as you know, newly released iPhone 12 is quite popular for its wirelss charger – MagSafe. For further information, you can refer to the following wireless charging power for various iPhone models.

iPhone models Wireless charging power
iPhone 12/12 Pro series 15W (MagSafe)
iPhone 11/11 Pro series 7.5W
iPhone X/Xs Max/XR series 7.5W
iPhone 8/8 Plus 7.5W

Part 2: Top 4 Fastest iPhone Charger Adaptors

Asides from Apple’s charger adapters, you can also turn to other fastest iPhone charger adapters. Here are the top 4 charger adaptors for your iPhone.

Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1

Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1 GaN charger has attracted the attention of the whole charging industry due to its high-frequency and efficient GaN (gallium nitride) power devices. In terms of performance, the ANKER PowerPort Atom PD 1 GaN charger supports 5V, 9V, 15V, and 20V PD output, which can meet most of the device equipment. Its output can reach up to 30W charging power. In the actual compatibility test, it has been found that it can be compatible with mobile phone as well as laptop. In addition, in terms of maximum load capacity, the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1 GaN charger also reserves about 3W of margin, which is more stable and safe to use.

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Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Whether you are at home, in the office or on the road, the Apple20WUSB-C power adapter allows you to charge quickly and efficiently. Although this power adapter is compatible with any device that supports USB-C, it can easily fast charge your iPhone in the very short period. With this charger adapter, you can charge for your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro as well as iPhone 12 Mini in the perfect way, which would provide 20W charging power. For many people, the clean minimalist design would be quite attractive.

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Anker PowerPort Speed Plus Duo

Anker also launched another charger called Anker PowerPort Speed Plus Duo which has two output ports with two different interface types "USB-C and USB-A", which can satisfy consumers' various needs in one go. Different from ordinary dual-port chargers, its two output ports support fast charging, USB-C supports PD fast charging, USB-A supports QC, FCP, AFC and other fast charging, and the dual ports are independent of each other and can be performed simultaneously. Its charging power is up to 42W.

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Aukey Swift 18W PD Charger

Aukey launched a 20W ultra-mini PD fast charge charger for iPhone 12 - Aukey Swift 18W PD Charger, which creates an ultra-compact body through a three-dimensional structure design in a very small volume. It not only supports 20W PD fast charging, but is also compatible with a variety of mainstream fast charging protocols. It is a good spare fast charging accessory whether it is used for iPhone or Android phones.

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Part 3: Top 4 Most Durable iPhone Charger Cables

In order to obtain the fast charging speed, iPhone charger cables are also playing the important roles. Here are the top 4 most durable iPhone charger cables for you.

Anker Powerline Plus II USB-C to Lightning Cable

Anker has introduced PowerLine II lightning cables recently. It is USB-C to USB 3.1 data cable. The cable is 1m long and supports 10Gbps data transmission, which makes it only takes 3 seconds to transmit high-definition movies. The cables have passed the USB-IF certification, in line with the world's highest safety and compatibility standards. Of course, its charging ability make them more outstanding among various accessories.

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AmazonBasics DoubleBraided Nylon USB-A to Lightning Cable

Another tough charging cable you can refer to is AmazonBasics DoubleBraided Nylon USB-A to Lightning Cable. This cable is 3 meters long and can be used for any iPhone charging adapters. Even though it is quite long, it is small in the size which is convenient for users. Asides its length, this cable is not easy to be tangled since it is made of nylon material. Now the colors range from red to rose gold which is also looser than Apple’s own cable.

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Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable

For iPhone users, the charger cable you should not miss is official Apple USB-C to lightning cable. Just as the simple way it presented, Apple USB-C cable can be compatible with iPhones, iPads as well as iPods. Also, it can work with different kinds of adapters to obtain fast charging. But you have to know that in comparison with other lightening cables, Apple USB-C lightening cable is not so durable, so you have to be more careful while using it. What’s more, it is only available in white color.

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Belkin Boost Charge USB-C cable

Last of options you can choose is the Belkin Boost charge USB-C cable. Even though this cable is limited to the color choices, it is quite welcomed by many users due to its 1.2 meters length which is longer than other common cables. With the longer length, it can be easily to be reached even if you are sitting far away from it. As well, this cable is a typical high quality Belkin product and its durability has been tested. But it is not braided which may bring some inconveniences.

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Part 4: How to Back Up before Updating to iPhone 12 for Faster Charging?

Some of you can’t wait trying faster charging in iPhone 12 by referring to the above information related. Well, you can take iPhone 12 home with enough budget as you like. But, remember to keep your app data on your old iPhone well which should be backed up before updating to iPhone 12 for faster charging. What is the best way to back up iPhone? Or in other words, how to transfer the data from one iPhone to another? Among different programs, Leawo iTransfer can be regarded as the best. This iPhone transfer software enables users to transfer various kinds of files, including apps, music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, ringtones, photos, Camera Roll, contacts, text messages, bookmarks, and notes. With this iPhone data transfer software, you are able to fully handle your iPhone without messing up the data inside. The following guidance will show you how to use this iPhone data transfer software to transfer data from iPhone to your new iPhone, and you can free download the software to have a try.

Step 1. Download Leawo iTransfer

Choose an appropriate version according to your computer system to download, and then install it on your computer.

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  • Leawo iTransfer

    - Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.
    - 6x faster than iTunes
    - Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.
    - Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, etc.
    - Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.
    - Support Windows & Mac OS

Step 2. Connect your previous iPhone to computer

Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone to computer with USB cable. The software will recognize your iPhone automatically.

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Step 3. Choose source data

Click the name of your previous iPhone and choose each data icon in the left sidebar. Click the icon and you can find all the files under the tab.

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Step 4. Transfer target data from iPhone to computer

Check the square checkbox beside Name to select all desired data files, and click the transfer button at the right bottom. Right-click selected files, then navigate to Transfer to > My Computer.

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Step 5. Set output directory

After selecting files to transfer, you’ll see a pop-up dialog. Check Save to Folder and click Change to choose a folder on computer to save the files. Then click Transfer Now to start transferring files from your previous iPhone to computer.

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Step 6. Plug your iPhone 12 to computer

Unplug previous iPhone and plug new iPhone 12 to your computer with a proper USB cable.

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Step 7. Import data from computer to your new iPhone 12

Import all the data files on your computer to iPhone 12. Open Leawo iTransfer and click on the iPhone 12 icon, choose LIBRARY > Music > Add option to select Add File or Add Folder to load the exported previous iPhone data files on your computer. Finally, click Open button to start importing the data to iPhone 12. When the transferring process has been finished, you can view the data on your new iPhone 12.

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