Buyer beware: ‘MagSafe compatible’ is not the same as ‘Made for MagSafe’
One of the iPhone 12’s most interesting new features is MagSafe—a ring of magnets, an NFC antenna, and wireless charging at rates up to 15W. It can enable a whole new ecosystem of accessories, including cases, wallets, stands, car mounts, and more.
Lately, I’ve been seeing a the same as an officially licensed MagSafe accessory, which Apple calls “Made for MagSafe.” Some of these chargers, wallets, and mounts may work perfectly well, but you should know what you’re buying, and “MagSafe Compatible” is not MagSafe.
