Upon dissecting the iPhone 16e, iFixit discovered that the repair features found in the iPhone 16 are also implemented in this budget-friendly model, including the use of low-voltage electrically charged battery adhesives. Additionally, Apple has released a repair guide for replacing the USB-C charging port for the first time with the debut of the iPhone 16e.
An intriguing detail uncovered from the dissection of the iPhone 16e is the presence of the C1 modem chip. iFixit noted that Apple opted to replace the Qualcomm chip with the C1 chip, indicating a serious commitment to integrating their own modem chips. This is reflected in the redesigned motherboard to accommodate the C1 chip.
iFixit awarded a repairability score of 7/10 to the iPhone 16e, aligning it with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro due to similar repair processes. Furthermore, instructions for replacing the USB-C port are also provided alongside.
TLDR: iFixit teardown of iPhone 16e reveals shared repair features with iPhone 16, Apple’s move towards using their own modem chips, and a commendable repairability score of 7/10.
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