Chargers and Cables: What Fits What
USB-C, Lightning and wireless charging - working out which cable and charger your device needs.
Accessories · 3 min read · Updated 2026-09-16
USB-C
Most current phones, tablets and laptops charge over USB-C, including recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and iPad. A USB-C to USB-C cable plus a USB-C wall charger covers most modern devices.
Lightning
Older iPhones and some Apple accessories use Lightning. If your phone has the smaller, flatter Apple connector, you need a USB-C to Lightning cable.
Wireless charging
A wireless pad charges any phone that supports wireless charging - just set it down. Magnetic chargers additionally snap into place on MagSafe-compatible phones and cases.
Power banks
A power bank is the practical option for travel and long days out. Check the output connector matches the cable you carry.
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