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Apple’s new MagSafe charging system introduced with the iPhone 12 is designed to deliver up to 15 watts of power wirelessly, twice the 7.5 watts of previous wireless charging iPhones. However, it seems that anyone who opts for the iPhone 12 mini will see the charging speeds reduced to a peak of 12 watts, even under the most ideal conditions.
This detail was discovered in an Apple support document by MacRumors. The iPhone 12 mini has the smallest battery of any new Cupertino phone, although we won’t know exactly how much smaller until technicians dismantle the device after its launch on November 13.
No reason is given why the iPhone 12 mini would charge at a slower speed than the other models, although if we were to bet an assumption, we would assume it has something to do with limiting the heat emitted through wireless charging and promote battery life.
If the iPhone 12 mini can get away with slower power delivery while recharging as fast as other models due to its smaller battery, it seems the reduction in power won’t be too noticeable for end users. Our iPhone 12 reached 32% from empty after half an hour using MagSafe, compared to 57% with Apple’s recommended 20W adapter.
The support document goes on to state a few details that should be important to any iPhone 12 owner choosing to use MagSafe charging. Apple says that it is recommended to connect the MagSafe adapter to a power source prior to placing the disc on the back of your iPhone. Doing this in reverse order can result in the adapter delivering a less than optimal power level to the phone.
Furthermore, it is worth stipulating that even the largest iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will not benefit from MagSafe’s maximum 15W speed if they are already too hot or if Lightning accessories (such as wired EarPods) are connected to the device.
Apple begins taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini this Friday (November 6). The device officially goes on sale a week later.
