Apple's new MagSafe charging system, introduced with the iPhone 12, is designed to deliver up to 15 watts of power wirelessly However, those who opt for the iPhone 12 mini seem to find that even under the most ideal conditions, the charging speed drops to 12 watts at peak

This detail was discovered by MacRumors in Apple's support documentation iPhone 12 mini has the smallest battery of the new Cupertino models, but until tinkerers break the device in after its November 13 release, we won't We won't know exactly how small it is until tinkerers break the device after its release on November 13

It has not been revealed why the iPhone 12 mini charges at a slower rate than other models, but speculation is that it may have something to do with limiting the heat released by wireless charging and promoting the long-term health of the battery

If the iPhone 12 mini can get away with slower power delivery while charging as quickly as other models due to its smaller battery, the reduced wattage would not seem to be so noticeable to end users Our iPhone 12 recovered from empty to 32% after 30 minutes using MagSafe, compared to 57% using Apple's recommended 20W adapter

The support documentation contains several details important for iPhone 12 owners who choose MagSafe charging According to Apple, the MagSafe adapter should be connected to a power source before the pack is attached to the back of the iPhone Reversing this order could result in a less than optimal level of power being supplied to the phone from the adapter

Furthermore, even the larger iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will not benefit from the peak speed of the 15W MagSafe if they are already hot or if Lightning accessories (such as wired EarPods) are connected to the device It is worth stating that

Apple will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini this Friday, November 6 The official launch will be a week later