Apple recently launched MagSafe Battery Pack, external wireless battery compatible with all models of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It will of course also be compatible with the future iPhone 13 models that will come with the technology MagSafe.
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What is and how does the external battery work MagSafe Battery Pack
MagSafe Battery Pack is a battery that it attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone 12, thus increasing the period of use of the iPhone. It is something somewhat similar to old covers Apple with battery, the difference being that this new battery is not physically connected to the port Lightning of the iPhone, but attaches magnetically. It's basically a mobile wireless charger for the iPhone 12.
MagSafe Battery Pack can also be used as wireless charger for iPhone models with MagSafe. When we use the external battery for the first time MagSafe Battery Pack, it is not recommended to attach it to the iPhone until we separately charge its battery to 100%.
How to charge the external battery MagSafe Battery Pack?
The battery is provided with a charging port Lightning and an LED indicator that shows the energy status. When we use MagSafe Battery Pack for the first time, this one must be charged separately with the help of a cable Lightning la USB and a socket adapter with power of at least 20W. You can also use an adapter with power below 20W but charging will be slower. During battery charging, the indicator LED will light up amber (amber / orange yellow). When the indicator light turns green, we can turn it off MagSafe Battery Pack from the power supply and we can attach it to the back of the iPhone. The sign will appear on the screen for a few seconds MagSafe, the same that appears when I attach a cover MagSafe on the iPhone 12.
Next upload of MagSafe Battery Pack it can be done while charging the iPhone, but be careful. Only the external battery must be connected to the outlet, not the iPhone. Wireless charging between iPhone and battery can only be done in one direction.
How to charge iPhone with MagSafe Battery Pack and how much does autonomy increase?
MagSafe Battery Pack will load iPhone models 12 cu power up to 5W, and if connected to the power adapter, the power will be up to 15W. The condition is to use an adapter over 20W.
It should be said that it is not necessary to remove the iPhone from the cover/case if it is provided with MagSafe. The battery is perfectly compatible with all covers MagSafe original.
Regarding the autonomy offered by MagSafe Battery Pack, this differs depending on the iPhone model to which it is attached. The battery capacity is approximately 2920 mAh (two 1460 mAh cells).
- iPhone 12 mini - will receive enough energy for another charging cycle full battery.
- iPhone 12 / 12 Pro - with up to 75% extra battery.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max - will receive extra maximum 50% from the battery capacity.
It is clear that this external battery is a good choice especially for iPhone owners 12 mini, which doubles the battery autonomy.
Unfortunately, as we expect, the price is at "standards Apple”. It starts at $ 99 without taxes, and in stores in Europe it will reach somewhere between almost 140 - 150 EUR.
It is good to know that at much lower prices find wireless external batteries full Anker si Mophie. They offer much greater autonomy than MagSafe Battery Pack, but I'm not so good at design.
