After pre-orders started last week, the iPhone 16e smartphone is now available for purchase in Apple stores and retailers. REWA Lab specialists have conducted a thorough disassembly of the recently announced device. They examined the battery replacement options, examined the motherboard of the new product and other components.
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In addition to the iPhone 16e having a larger battery, it is now easier to replace thanks to a special adhesive that can be loosened with a 9V power source or USB Type-C charger. This adhesive was first used on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus last year, and will likely be used in the future.
A video published by the lab shows that the iPhone 16e’s battery capacity is 4,005 mAh (15.55 Wh), which is 12% larger than the 3,561 mAh (13.83 Wh) of the “regular” iPhone 16 at the same voltage.
The disassembly allowed us to look at the iPhone 16e’s motherboard, which contains the Apple A18 chip and Apple’s own C1 cellular modem. According to the researchers, the device’s repairability is reduced because the A18 chip is more difficult to remove.
The teardown of the iPhone 16e also revealed the absence of MagSafe magnets for wireless charging.