Apple Brings Back MagSafe
And aside from easy as well as improved wireless charging, Apple's MagSafe snap-on attachment allows for exciting accessories like MagSafe car cradles and wall holders, tripods and don't forget portable chargers that will enhance your experience with your iPhone 12 and will make life more fun and precise.
About IPhone 12 Pro MagSafe
Having a MagSafe wireless charger as well as other MagSafe accessories will give you to fully take advantage of iPhone 12’s features and also let you create fun as well. And while your new iPhone will still work with older Qi wireless chargers, chargers with MagSafe can give quicker wireless chargingat 15 Watts if when used to charge an iPhone 12, where other Qi chargers deliver up to 7.5 Watts. This means you will waste less time charging, and the MagSafe aligned accessory stops any concern or worry that your phone might not fully charge if the phone vibrates and moves because of an sms tone.
Should I Buy Apple's MagSafe Charging Cradles And Other Accessories?
Apple's MagSafe is a magnetic method made by Apple, built into the iPhone 12. Originally designed as a safety net for MacBook chargers, MagSafe has been designed into the iPhone 12 to create a new ecosystem of chargers for quick connection and also quicker charging wirelessly.
An unfortunate similarity of Apple's iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is battery life. They give passable battery life, however this is one rung down from 2019's iPhones. generally get about 4.5 hours of screen time per charge on a mix of 5G, 4G, and Wi-Fi. For me, that only a full day of usage, and a small buffer amount of charge. In comparison, I could see nearly a day's usage from Apple's iPhone 11 and also the iPhone XR. Having a full day's usage is good, yet this would've been nice to have more of a safety net especially on those days where there is a lot usage.
And on a charging note, the company has gone with an interesting policy of ceasing providing power adaptors & earbuds with the iPhones for environmental reasons. All you'll find in the box - other than your iPhone, is a USB Type C to Lightning cord. Some do not believe it is a big problem. EarPods are not the best, and most of us have a power brick anyway. And the problematic part is the company's use of cord. You will be needing a adaptor that uses a USB_C port to use the cable (or a computer) but unless you're upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone charger will come with a USB port.
And you can always use your current charger & cable, however you will not get the the fast charging speeds your iPhone 12 is able to achieve. And if you desire to purchase a USB C power brick, you're outlaying $40 to get one.
Get Magnetic
Do not forget, Apple now now has their delightful new wireless charging system: . MagSafe consists of a circular shaped wireless charger that will connect onto the rear of the iPhone 12. This provides perfect connection to achieve faster wireless charge, and it also means that you can use your phone as it is charging - which you cannot do with a non MagSafe wireless charger. You can still be able to get a quicker charge with a normal charger, but MagSafe will charge the iPhone 12 from no charge to about 40% over about half an hour.
Additionally getting MagSafe is going to cost you. You'll have to pay $65.00 just for the charger, and another $29 should you need to purchase the USB-C brick. If you are wanting the magnets to snap to your cover or case, you'll also need a MagSafe case. Your MagSafe charger will charge through any case, but it just won't stick to non MagSafe cases. MagSafe covers start at $80.
Yes there are aspects of MagSafe which are proprietary, it will operate as a regular wireless charger that charges with any phone that has it. Charge time is a bit slower, however as fast as MagSafe charging. Currently, MagSafe is a fun and handy accessory, but I am curious to see where the system will end up.
While the majority of iPhone owners don't have a MagSafe charger at home, there's a lot of potential when it comes to accessories such as car cradles where this could prove useful.