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The new iPad mini will likely fast charge at 20W, though the reference to a 45W charger in the regulatory filings may mean it can charge faster with the right accessories.
Regulatory documents often reveal details about Apple products that Apple itself doesn’t publish. In the case of the seventh-generation iPad mini, China has revealed some details about its power capabilities.
A China Compulsory Certification (3C) listing for the iPad mini was spotted by 91Mobiles on Thursday, and it offers several specifications related to the tablet’s power supply.
For starters, the listing mentions the phrase “sold without adapter.” While the previous version included a 20W charger in the box, it may be that in some regions the charger may be missing, following the path it has been on with the iPhone for several years now.
This won’t be the case in the United States and Canada, as Apple’s website mentions the inclusion of a 20W USB-C power adapter. However, in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, there is no listing of chargers in the box contents.
As for the charging capabilities, the report says that the iPad mini will be able to fast charge at 20W. The previous iPad mini 6 was found to be able to fast charge at up to 25W.
The 20W figure is a bit disappointing, especially considering that the iPhone 16 can fast charge at up to 25W via MagSafe, and the sixth-generation model can also reach 25W with the right adapter.
However, there is a chance that the 20W figure mentioned in the listing refers to the regular 20W built-in charger that came with the previous generation.
As part of the same batch of listings, the report also spotted another accessory. The A2940 adapter is listed as 45W, delivering power at 15V 3A.
The inclusion of an adapter of this power in the iPad mini certification is odd, as it could mean that the iPad mini can charge much faster. If so, it wouldn't necessarily be the full 45W, but it could still be an improvement.
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