iFixit has just revealed some very interesting news about one of Apple’s new accessories, the $99 MagSafe battery pack. According to their teardown analysis, the internal components of the MagSafe battery pack mirror those of the battery found in the recently launched iPhone Air. This surprising announcement calls into question Apple’s design decisions and component use between its product families.
Apple’s unveiling the iPhone Air September 9 th. It allows the phone to have a battery that is custom-made to precisely match its slender 5.6mm thickness. Most importantly, the battery size matches the device shape very tightly, leading to better performance and efficiency for the various functions. This tactical design wizardry makes the iPhone Air beautiful to look at. This partially helps the cause of keeping the device light and portable.
Shared Components
According to iFixit’s teardown, the MagSafe battery pack uses the same battery as the iPhone Air. The increased shared use of internal parts is indicative of a clear move by Apple to spend less time on production and cut costs. Beyond climate considerations, by adopting the same batteries for multiple products, Apple might be hoping to improve its supply chain management efficiency.
Both machines are built on the same fearsome Apple A19 Pro chipset. As such this same chipset is present in the iPhone 17 Pro variants. This cohesive technology serves as a reflection of Apple’s long-term focus on, and desire to deliver, leading performance in all of its products. Powerful advanced chipsets provide smooth, quick and accurate handoff to users. Whether you’re actively using the iPhone Air or just charging it with the MagSafe battery pack, the experience is seamless and dependable.
Implications for Consumers
This new finding confirming that the MagSafe battery pack has ties in terms of components and design with the iPhone Air. This single finding would change the consumer experience in profound ways. Those who buy both products will likely find some nice compatibility and performance synergy between the two. That sort of cross-compatibility would go a long way toward improving new user experience, as consumers would enjoy a far more compatible ecosystem of devices.
Additionally, knowing that the MagSafe battery pack uses the same internals as the iPhone Air might play a role in the decision to purchase. Consumers will see extra value in the accessory, being assured of quality since it is powered by that same premium device. This tie-in can further drive brand allegiance among those users that admire Apple’s forward-looking design and tech prowess.
