One unfortunate similarity between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is battery life or lack thereof. Both give passable performance, but this is a step back from last year’s iPhones. I’ve typically been getting around just over four hours of usage for each full charge on a mix of 5G, 4G, and also Wi-Fi. Now, that only a day’s usage, and has very little buffer. As an example, I was easily able to see nearly a day and a half from the iPhone 11 and also the iPhone XR. A day per charge is acceptable, but this would have been nice if there was more of a safety net for those days where there is heavy usage.
And on a charging note, Apple has made a rather interesting policy of stopping providing power bricks and earbuds with the devices because of environmental reasons. So all you will find in their box – other than the iPhone 12 itself – is a USB Type C to Lightning cable. We don’t think this is a big deal. Apple’s Earpods aren’t the best, & most people do have a power adaptor already. And the tricky bit is the company’s choice of cord. You will be needing a charger with a USB_C port to use the cable and if you’re upgrading from the iPhone 11 series, your iPhone power adaptor will come with a full-sized USB connector.
And you may use the old charger and cable, but you’ll miss out on the the faster charging speeds the iPhone 12 can get. And if you wish to pick up a USB-C power brick, you will be outlaying $40 in order to get one of these.
MagSafe Uses Magnets
and of course, Apple now has a new wireless charging system: known as MagSafe. MagSafe is a puck-like wireless charger that magnetically snaps to the back of the iPhone 12. And this ensures the best connection to get faster wireless charging, it means you can still use the iPhone while it is juicing – which you simply can’t do with a normal charger. You’ll still be able to achieve a faster top up with a normal charger, however MagSafe is able to charge the iPhone 12 from zero charge up to about 40% in around half an hour.
Because it is Apple purchasing into MagSafe will cost you. You will have to pay just $65 just for the charger itself, as well as $28.99 if you require a USB Type C charging adaptor. And if you are wanting the magnets to snap to your cover or case, you will need to purchase a MagSafe case. A MagSafe charger will provide charge through any case, but it just won’t stick to non MagSafe cases. MagSafe cases and covers are priced from around the $80 price point.
While there are parts of Apple’s MagSafe that are OEM, it will charge as a QI wireless charger that operates with any device that uses wireless charging. The charge is a bit slower, however as quick. At the moment, MagSafe is a fun but somewhat expensive option, but I am really curious to see where MagSafe will lead.
And a lot of people do not need a MagSafe charger for the office, there sure is much potential when it comes to MagSafe accessories like car mounts where it could save time.
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