Apple's new iPhone Air MagSafe battery undergoes an initial dismantling, exposing hidden details
In a recent development, Apple has introduced a new MagSafe battery designed to enhance the battery life of the iPhone Air. According to Apple's claims, this innovative accessory can provide an additional 65% charge to the iPhone Air.
The impact of the MagSafe battery on the iPhone Air's battery life has been substantial, extending the device's web surfing duration by approximately 5 hours. During tests, the iPhone Air with the MagSafe battery managed an impressive 17 hours and 15 minutes of continuous web surfing, surpassing the iPhone 17's performance of 12 hours and 47 minutes.
However, it's worth noting that the MagSafe battery may not offer the same level of battery life extension for the iPhone Air compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which boasted a remarkable 17 hours 54 minutes of web surfing time. Similarly, the MagSafe battery did not provide the same level of improvement for the iPhone 17 Pro, which managed 15 hours and 32 minutes.
The MagSafe battery, which shares the same specifications as the iPhone Air's internal battery, is only compatible with the iPhone Air. This design choice, as explained by iFixit's teardown report, makes sense for Apple in terms of reducing manufacturing costs, simplifying the supply chain, and benefiting from economies of scale in battery production.
Despite offering a significant improvement in battery life, the MagSafe battery may not provide a full 65% charge due to energy loss during wireless charging. Moreover, wireless charging is generally less efficient than wired charging, causing the MagSafe battery to heat up during use.
The MagSafe battery, with its unusual shape, precise cutouts, and lines, is a testament to Apple's design philosophy. iFixit has opened up the MagSafe battery of the iPhone Air to examine its internal components, providing a closer look at the technology behind this innovative accessory.
The iPhone 17 lineup, including the Pro and Pro Max models, is now available for sale, offering consumers a range of options to suit their needs. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series, including the Ultra, Edge, and other models, also offer strong competition in terms of battery life. The Ultra managed a duration of 14 hours and 27 minutes, while the Edge clocked in at 11 hours and 48 minutes.
With the introduction of the MagSafe battery, Apple continues to push the boundaries of mobile technology, offering consumers innovative solutions to extend their device's battery life and enhance their overall user experience.
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