Oct 9, 2024 · I know this debate is as old as MagSafe itself probably, but I’m still curious. My dad and I both got identical iPhone 15 Pro’s in late July. I’ve primarily charge mine by wire with an 80% limit. He primarily charges his by MagSafe/Qi pads. I have 63 cycles and 98.82% battery health according to...

Oct 25, 2023 · MagSafe causes battery cycle count to increase significantly faster. For example: i suspect that the heat from MagSafe “tricks” the phone into thinking it’s consuming more wattage and thus the faster it reaches 1 cycle count as compared to usb charging.

Jan 14, 2008 · Magsafe is basically wireless charging with magnets for positioning. Depending on your charger and device it might be faster than standard Qi wireless charging, but it's still only marginally faster.

Dec 16, 2024 · For those of you who liked using the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack because of its slim form factor and easy carry, you have reason to be have hope again. Apple has partnered with Anker to sell the new exclusive (Apple online or in store) Anker MagGo Power Bank (5k, Slim) . The power bank is...

May 13, 2010 · There are plenty of people who never connected the MagSafe charger to a computer, and only a simple wall charger, and had the firmware updated (me included). You just need to sit an iPhone on there to charge. I personally have no idea what the different firmware changed, as the charger still works the same...

Oct 18, 2020 · The other reason I hate Magsafe is that its crippled all of my other wireless chargers. Apple purposely made its new iPhones only capable of charging at a VERY low wattage on standard Qi charging pads. This is obviously done to push people to use MagSafe, or to buy the new wireless chargers that will have the (MFI) logo on them that comply to Apple's new …

Jul 22, 2020 · Position MagSafe Charger in Housing by using a MagSafe equipped phone or MagSafe phone case to engage magnet, keeping it in place before closing.

Apr 12, 2001 · To take advantage of the faster MagSafe charging, you need a 30W or higher power adapter, which Apple sells for $39. Of course, you can use a higher powered power source or a third-party power adapter as long as it delivers at least 30W. You also need one of Apple's new MagSafe chargers, which were released alongside the new iPhone models.

Jul 30, 2011 · I have been charging the Belkin Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger the last 2 years with no problems at all. Every night I turn on sleep cycle and place it on the magsafe puck and it charges no issue. However, I just got the iPhone 16 …

May 6, 2010 · Still being on an iPhone 6s, this Magsafe stuff is unknown to me. Ordered an iPhone 15, and I just picked up an iOttie Magsafe charger for the car. Seemed like a cool idea. Is there any downside to using this type of charging rather than just plugging in a USB-C cable?