The iPhone 12 mini has a wireless charging capability befitting its surname, mini. That is, even if it shares the same system as its other brothers, the smallest of the new iPhones will not be able to load with the same speed. The reason is none other than the restriction that the company applies, although it is not well understood why it happens.
Up to 20% slower wireless charging
When Apple introduced its new iPhone 12 one of the elements that attracted the most attention was the new MagSafe connector . This was not a really new idea, because we had already seen it in the brand’s laptops for years, but it was still interesting because of the theoretical advantages it could offer.
Among all these advantages and beyond the accessories that it would allow to create, such as Apple’s own covers and card holders or the supports of brands such as Momento, the most attractive of all is that the new optimized connection system through this ring of magnets It would also improve the efficiency of wireless charging.
It was implied that the magnet system would ensure contact between the terminal’s charging coil and the charger. This would optimize the entire charging process, although it would not later mean a much faster charge. What’s more, it is true that it is somewhat faster compared to previous generations, but there are still restrictions that are difficult to understand.
The most striking of all is that the iPhone 12 mini has a wireless charging that turns out to be about 20% slower than the rest of the new iPhones this year. The reason? Well, the power delivery is limited to 12W instead of the 15W that the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max accept.
Correct, a somewhat absurd limitation, although Apple will have some reason for having made that decision. Which? Well, for now it is not known. It is true that this iPhone 12 mini has a lower battery than the rest of its brothers and the time necessary to go from 0 to 100 may be similar even doing it somewhat slower, but it is still striking.
Of course, if all this is surprising, so does the fact that if you are using an accessory connected to the Lightning port , the wireless charging is even more reduced (this time in all the iPhone) and goes from those 15W or 12W to 7 , 5W . Here it is clear that it is due to a regulatory issue.
MagSafe is not fast wireless charging but safe charging
With all this, beyond the controversy and comparisons that may arise due to what the competition does and does not do, what is clear is that MagSafe does not offer an optimization for faster wireless charging.
The great reason or main advantage of the new connector is to ensure that when a wireless charger is used the charging process will be done yes or yes. That is, you will not have to fear for not having placed the phone in the exact position because the magnets will take care of it. So, when you go to pick up your new iPhone, you will be sure that it has charged.