Magsafe Charging performance with magsafe compatible cases

I am just wondering. Magsafe charger is using induction charging technology. When we are talking about electric induction, of course the material that separate the coils is a factor but also very important is the distance between the coils. In the case of Magsafe charger for Iphone, the rating is for 15 W but, this rating is also valid when using original apple magsafe cases or is a rating when using the charger direct with phone ( no case between). If there is a degrease of power when using with a case, what will be the decrease? Did someone documented this type of test? It's not a big deal but I'm just curious if there is a influence in charging efficiency when using or not using Apple cases.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 11:58 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 12:09 AM

You are correct that a MagSafe charger provides a 15W output to charge the iPhone 12 series. This is also valid when charging the iPhone 12 directly (without a case) or when charging with any of the Apple MagSafe cases. The MagSafe Apple Cases also have the magnets that provide the continuous induction between the MagSafe charger, The MagSafe Case and the back of the iPhone. There are plenty of tests and results confirming the above on YouTube and also results found during a Google search.


Axel F.

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Mar 26, 2021 12:09 AM in response to ithe_spoon

You are correct that a MagSafe charger provides a 15W output to charge the iPhone 12 series. This is also valid when charging the iPhone 12 directly (without a case) or when charging with any of the Apple MagSafe cases. The MagSafe Apple Cases also have the magnets that provide the continuous induction between the MagSafe charger, The MagSafe Case and the back of the iPhone. There are plenty of tests and results confirming the above on YouTube and also results found during a Google search.


Axel F.

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