iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe

[MacRumors]

Just like the now-discontinued iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e does not have MagSafe connectivity.

This means accessories such as MagSafe cases, chargers, battery packs, and wallets will not work with the device. None of the silicone cases for the iPhone 16e are MagSafe cases. Despite this omission, the iPhone 16e continues to feature standard Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.

This makes the iPhone 16e the first iPhone with a "modern" design to miss out on MagSafe. MagSafe was introduced with the iPhone 12 lineup in 2020 as a new accessory ecosystem.

Article Link: iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe

 

[Spock]

I was just noticing it was not mentioned on the Apple product page, interesting choice. Save that money I guess.

 

[DMG35]

Pretty weak.

 

[gah5037]

Oof. I was not expecting this.. MagSafe is such mainstream apple thing that this is the weakest point of the new 16e

 

[airwalk331]

Wow. So it can’t even use the many MagSafe accessories Apple sells?🤔

EDIT: the video Apple posted does say it supports wireless charging though…

 

[drock82]

Interesting, that would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[Xeyad]

This phone is so idiotically bad. Barely cheaper than the regular 16, and worse than a 15, apart from a new chip.

Having no MagSafe, something which was available since the iPhone 12, and built a huge collection of iPhone accessories, is insanely stupid for an iPhone that costs 600 freakin dollars.

 

[Eric_WVGG]

“this cool accessory works with any new iPhone made since 2020 except” why on earth would they fragment the market like this

(blah blah SE I know)

 

[Devyn89]

Well that’s a miss.

 

[BruiserB]

Assuming a case supplier could make a case with magnets in the right position and then the phone could work with MagSafe chargers? Perhaps not at the fastest charge speeds, but MagSafe chargers are Qi compatible, right?

 

[Amstrman]

how stupid is that!
such a disappointment... Apple FAIL!

 

[MacMan988]

But it's built for AI (Apple Intelligence) 🤯

 

[pp_amorim]

DoA at that price.

 

[mystery hill]

It doesn't seem to have an ultra wideband chip for home and car keys, and doesn't support Thread.

 

[Mactech20]

Deal breaker for so many people. I think this phone would work at a $429 price point, honestly I was expecting $500. But $600 for this thing? iPhone 15 is a better deal imo.

 

[mashinhead]

Only Apple can release the product with the technology from 3 to 5 years ago and behave like it’s a Revolution. And only here is it taken like one.

 

[dz5b609]

Makes sense considering the price difference between the 16 and 16e having to be justified and coming from somewhere.

 

[abatabia]

What an awful decision. With so many deals for a 16, why would anyone get this?

 

[iToph]

This is a joke, right? RIGHT?

 

[Zaydax333]

Genuinely shocking omission to be honest. Has to be a low cost/high value add at this point. It should have it, considering the much higher price point.

 

[dz5b609]

Deal breaker for so many people. I think this phone would work at a $429 price point, honestly I was expecting $500. But $600 for this thing? iPhone 15 is a better deal imo.

Old chip/less RAM with no Apple intelligence support means the iPhone 15 is only the better deal if you want it for a year or two.

 

[tonywalker23]

Us: it will be a new SE4. It will have this and this. I bet they will also release MacBook Air M4. Cook’s tweet looked like an AirTag… I bet new AirTags. Maybe even a HomePad device!

Reality today: New budget phone that is $170 more than the last budget phone and has no MagSafe.

Cook: lol

 

[JPack]

No UWB either meaning poor experience with AirTags.

 

[UltimateSyn]

Damn, MagSafe is so useful for car mounts and nighttime charging stands. Crazy omission.

 

[Homerpalooza]

I guess I won't be replacing my second phone 8 with this. What an idiotic move by Apple.