Charging the IPhone 12 Mini

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Charging the IPhone 12 Mini

As you’re aware the iPhone 12 Mini doesn’t ship with a charging brick.

And since everyone had iPhones and other  products at home, I’ve been using the 12 W iPad charger for charging my phone.

I also have the MacBook Pro so the type C to lightening cable that comes with iPhone 12 Mini is very handy to connect the MacBook with the iPhone.

Now my question is - For fast charging -

Shall I buy the 20 W brick or shall I use the 61W brick for fast charging the iPhone Mini.

Also - Will 61 W charge faster ?

And - Will the 61 W charger have any adverse effect on the phone ?

A 20 W charger costs Rs 1900 in India ( $26). So if it’s not going to harm or shorten the lifespan of my phone then I can simply skip the 20W charger and use my 61W.

Please suggest.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 10, 2020 4:25 PM

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ProustGiulio

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Dec 11, 2020 1:40 AM in response to Karangambhir

In addition to what Chris0107 stated, see also this official support article:--> Fast charge your iPhone - Apple Support

No harm to your iPhone 12.

Regards

Giulio

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Chris0107

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Dec 10, 2020 8:50 PM in response to Karangambhir

It should be just fine to charge your iPhone using the 61W USB charger that came with your MacBook.

It might charge a little faster than with a 20W.

It should not have any adverse effect on your iPhone battery.

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Karangambhir Author

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Dec 11, 2020 1:23 AM in response to Chris0107

Thankyou so much for your response.

Surprisingly, the place where I picked up my 12 Mini ( an authorised third party seller) said it wasn’t a good idea to charge with the 61 W charger. And that is what kept me from charging it with my 61W brick.

My assumption is he was trying to sell me the 20W charger.