Can MagSafe damage the battery ?

Would charging my new iPhone 12 Pro Max with a MagSafe wireless Charger for everyday use damage my iPhone in the long term ?


P.S: I’ve heard if the mobile gets heated the battery is damaged over a period of time. Also I read that iPhone gets warm or heated up if one uses MagSafe Wireless Charging.

Posted on Nov 5, 2020 8:19 AM

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Dec 23, 2020 3:10 AM in response to Zanderang

I’ve had Apple phones ever since there were Apple phones. Never had to replace a battery after two years due to it swelling. With my X model I purchased the Apple approved Morphi wireless charging pad. Within 18 months I noticed a bulge in the screen but it didn’t dawn on me that it was the battery. A few months later, while using it, it began to “explode” in my hand. Ok, not really explode, but I could feel the actual expansion as it happened and the high heat which came with the expansion.

I agree with the articles I have read which state that these charging methods are very hard on the batteries.

people want slimmer phones, fast charging. The battery technology we have today can not yet safely provide both of those requirements. Plug in with a wire!

Nov 9, 2020 9:10 PM in response to melissa_m77

I've understood how to use it safely, I’m simply asking if the below point mentioned by apple on their site, means that wireless chargers in general would general would damage the battery over time since it heats your phone, whenever you charge it.

‘As with other wireless chargers, your iPhone or MagSafe Charger might get slightly warmer while your iPhone charges.’ 

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