With the launch iPhone 16Apple has updated its charger MagSafe to enable faster wireless charging. From now on, new Apple phones can be charged with a power up to 25 W.
Of course, we are not talking about incredibly fast charging, which other manufacturers already offer, but it is still good news for users of Apple devices. Let us remind you that previously the battery could not be recharged via MagSafe at a power of more than 15 W.
While the Apple Store product page states that it is compatible with iPhone 12 and later, only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro support 25W wireless charging. Of course, keep in mind that buying the new MagSafe won’t be enough to get that power, as you’ll also need 30W power adapter that from Cupertino are sold separately.
“With up to 25W of superfast wireless charging from MagSafe, iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro gets up to 50% battery life in about 30 minutes when using a 30W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately),” Apple says on its website.
MagSafe charger can be purchased in exchange for 49 euros in its version with a 1 meter long cable, and the 2 meter version costs 59 eurosIf you don’t have a 30W USB-C power adapter, you’ll have to shell out for others. 45 euros. So if you want fast wireless charging on your iPhone 16, it might cost you a lot. not less than 94 euros If you need to purchase the above mentioned accessories.
Wireless charging with power up to 25 W appeared in iPhone 16
In addition to fast wireless charging up to 25W on the iPhone 16, Apple’s MagSafe charger lets you charge up to 15W on iPhone 12 or later when used with a 20W USB-C power adapter, sold separately and priced at €25.
And on iPhone 8 or later, Qi technology provides wireless charging at up to 7.5 watts. That’s if you use a 20-watt adapter, of course. You can also use the MagSafe charger on all AirPods models that support wireless charging.
Let us remind you that the autonomy of the iPhone 16 it’s improving a little compared to previous models. The most notable figures come from the Pro and Pro Max models: video playback time is up to 27 and 33 hours, respectively.
iPhone 16 Reservations Begin this Friday, September 13thand shipping starts a week later, on Friday the 20th. The standard model starts at $799/€959, while the Plus starts at $899/€1,109. The Pro and Pro Max start at $999/€1,219 and $1,199/€1,469, respectively.
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