The iPhone 12 uses a Lightning to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer. The Lightning connector on the cable plugs into the iPhone 12's charging port, while the USB-C connector plugs into the power adapter or a computer's USB-C port for charging and syncing.

Yes, you can charge your iPhone 12 with a regular Lightning cable like our Anker 321 USB-A to Lightning Cable (3ft 3-in-1). However, for optimal fast charging performance, it's recommended to use a USB-C to Lightning cable along with a compatible USB-C power adapter that supports Power Delivery technology. This combination allows you to achieve faster charging speeds compared to using a standard USB-A to Lightning cable with a traditional power adapter.

Yes, there are third-party charger cables compatible with the iPhone 12. Many manufacturers including Anker produce MFi-certified Lightning to USB-C cables that work with the iPhone 12 and other Apple devices. For example, Anker 762 USB-C to Lightning Cable (3ft / 6ft Nylon) is MFi-certified and supports PD high-speed charging to your iPhone 12 or any other Lightning device.

This depends on the charging port of your iPad. If the charging port of your iPad is Lightning, you can directly plug the Lightning end of your iPhone 12 charging cable into the corresponding port of your iPad and start charging. However, newer iPad models may come with USB-C ports, which means you probably need a separate USB-C to USB-C cable to charge your iPad.