Apple’s four new iPhone 12 models — the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini, all of which are available to buy now — come with 5G, better cameras and the return of a beloved Apple MacBook feature: the MagSafe charger. We’ve now reviewed all four variants and can explain how the phones (which are excellent) use magnets to attach a wireless charger.
There’s also a potentially limitless number of magnetic accessories that snap onto the back of the phone, such as cases, docks, mounts and even a wallet. In fact, the MagSafe accessories are one of the iPhone 12’s best features.
