iPhone 12: Please note, the Magsafe charger can damage the shells, demagnetize the cards and heat the iPhone

One of the key new features of the iPhone 12 is the return of Magsafe which was used on a few MacBook before being abandoned.The four models of Apple Flagship which is the iPhone 12 Mini, the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max are all compatible with 15W quick charge.

As practical and efficient as the use of Magsafe can be, it still has some drawbacks.In the assistance section of the Apple site, the Cupertino firm gives all the precautions to be taken with Magsafe.

Magsafe can leave circular traces on leather shells

Please note, the Magsafe charger can mark the leather shell of your iPhone 12. It is therefore advisable to remove it before loading your iPhone 12 if you do not want to use it prematurely.

Credit cards, security badges, all that Magsafe can demagnetize

Apple also specified that the Magsafe charger should not be used if the shell of your iPhone 12 contains "credit cards, safety badges, passports or plips".Indeed, Magsafe risks damaging the magnetic bands as well as the RFID chips of these types of objects.

The Magsafe charger can heat your iPhone 12

Like all quick -free market chargers on the market, Magsafe can heat your iPhone 12. If this is the case, Apple has explained that it will not damage your smartphone's battery.The software will automatically stop the load at 80 % if it detects that the battery temperature is too high.The Cupertino firm has also specified that an intensive use of your iPhone 12 before the load can slow it down.Indeed, "your iPhone will then recharge automatically when the temperature will drop".

Finally, Apple explained that the iPhone 12 default chooses to be recharged with wire via the Lightning cable.This only applies if the Magsafe wireless cable and wireless charger are used at the same time.

Of course, if you prefer the load with wire, you can choose compatible USB-C chargers.In any case, the Magsafe charger comes in the form of a round magnetic base that is placed at the back of the smartphone.Besides, it is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 since it is also equipped with magnets integrated into the back.

Source: Phonearena