One unfortunate similarity between Apple’s iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is battery life or lack thereof. These iPhones are okay, but represent one rung down from 2019’s devices. typically see about four and a half hours of screen time for each full charge using 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi. Now, this is only represents a day’s usage, and a small buffer amount of charge. In comparison, I was easily able to see at least a day-and-a-half from both the iPhone 11 as well as the iPhone XR. A day per charge is doable, however it would have better to have more of a safety net for those days where you go extreme.
And on a charging note, the company, Apple has gone with an interesting policy of stopping providing power bricks and earbuds with their devices for environmental concerns. So all you’ll see included in the box – other than your iPhone 12 itself, is a USB Type C to Lightning cord. We don’t believe it’s a big deal. EarPods are horrendous, & a lot of us have a power brick. The problematic thing is the choice of cable. You will need to have a charging adaptor with a USB Type C port to use it and if you’re upgrading from an iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone power brick will be made with a USB A port.
You may use an old cable & charger, but you will not get the the fast charging times that the iPhone 12 is able to provide. Should you wish to buy a USB C charging unit, you’re looking at $39 to have one.
It’s Known As MagSafe Because It Uses Magnets
In addition, Apple additionally has their convenient new wireless charging system: known as MagSafe. This is a circular shaped wireless charger that connects onto the back of an iPhone 12. This provides the best alignment to achieve the fastest wireless charging, and it also means you can use the phone as it’s charging and you cannot with a standard charger. You will able to achieve a faster charge using a wired charger, however MagSafe will take your iPhone 12 from flat to 40% over around half an hour.
Of course, purchasing into MagSafe will cost you extra. You will have to drop $65.00 for the charger, and another $29 should you require the USB C brick. If you’re wanting the magnets that snap to your cover or case, you will need to get a MagSafe compatible case. Your MagSafe charger will charge through any case, it will not stick to non MagSafe cases. MagSafe cases are priced from $80.
And while there are aspects of MagSafe which are proprietary, it will work as a regular wireless charger that works with any device that uses wireless charging. The charge time is will not be as fast as MagSafe charging. At the moment, MagSafe is a new, fun and handy option, however I am curious in seeing where the ecosystem will lead to.
While a lot of iPhone owners don’t have a MagSafe charger at the office, there sure is a lot of potential when it comes to MagSafe accessories like car mounts where this could prove beneficial.
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