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Will Your Pixel 5 Charger Work With iPhone 12?

Cable, wall adapter, wireless charging & MagSafe compatibility (2026)

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Cable incompatible (usb-c → lightning) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 12.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
Pixel 5: usb-ciPhone 12: lightning

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone 12's lightning port. You need a new lightning cable.

Pixel 5
18W
max wired
iPhone 12
20W
max wired
Shop lightning cables on Amazon →

🔋 Wall Adapter

Works but slower

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new lightning cable. The adapter's USB output charges the iPhone 12 at up to 18W.

Pixel 5
18W
max wired
iPhone 12
20W
max wired
Shop 20W+ fast chargers →

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.

Pixel 5
15W
max wireless
iPhone 12
15W
max wireless
Shop wireless chargers →

🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 12 but not the Pixel 5. The Pixel 5 lacks built-in magnets — it'll charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic alignment.

Pixel 5
15W
max MagSafe
iPhone 12
15W
max MagSafe
Shop MagSafe accessories →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Pixel 5 charger work with iPhone 12?

Cable incompatible (usb-c → lightning) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the iPhone 12.

Can I use my Pixel 5 cable with iPhone 12?

Your usb-c cable won't fit the iPhone 12's lightning port. You need a new lightning cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

Your MagSafe charger snaps to the iPhone 12 but not the Pixel 5. The Pixel 5 lacks built-in magnets — it'll charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic alignment.

Can I wirelessly charge both phones with the same charger?

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.