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iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe

Some Android manufacturers put magnets in their cases (sold seperately) and claimed their phones support Qi2. And Apple does not have magnets in their silicone cases for 16e.
 
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meDANOcine said:
Is the omission of MagSafe related to the Apple modem? It has been well-documented that Apple struggled to build a modem. Maybe the magnetic interference was part of the problem?
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More likely its just a way to make this a little less competitive against the regular iPhone 16.

Personally, MagSafe is nice to have but if I didn’t have it I wouldn’t really miss it. Most of the time I just plug in anyway.
 
I don't think the removal of MagSafe on the 16e is a big deal or any indication that Apple is moving away from MagSafe. I think most 16e buyers also use cases and can purchase a MagSafe case to get the functionality. I'm pretty certain that Apple will retain MagSafe for the iPhone 17 product line, including the Air.
 
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IMHO, The $599 price to encourage buyers to opt for the higher profit phones, but also allow for carriers and retailers to mark the phone down during sale periods. $100 off down to $499 is an easy button and everyone wins in the profit chain. Even $50 off makes it look palatable. I fully expect this will be the new "free" phone w/ 24 months service from Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. I also don't see this one gaining much traction in Europe... but maybe India?

Lack of magsafe is a non-starter for most people (I assume), but definitely a smart move by Apple to differentiate this product from the "premium" models.
 
misterturbo said:
IMHO, The $599 price to encourage buyers to opt for the higher profit phones, but also allow for carriers and retailers to mark the phone down during sale periods. $100 off down to $499 is an easy button and everyone wins in the profit chain. Even $50 off makes it look palatable. I fully expect this will be the new "free" phone w/ 24 months service from Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. I also don't see this one gaining much traction in Europe... but maybe India?

Lack of magsafe is a non-starter for most people (I assume), but definitely a smart move by Apple to differentiate this product from the "premium" models.
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Everything you posted is accurate ... but all the changes seem in service of Apple or the carriers


The net/net is ... overpriced and gimped -- a hose job to actual customers
 
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so much gutted from this phone and they added 200 bucks. why would anyone get this? I hope this fails miserably.
 
meDANOcine said:
Is the omission of MagSafe related to the Apple modem? It has been well-documented that Apple struggled to build a modem. Maybe the magnetic interference was part of the problem?
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Magnets are expensive, you can also see that with other manufacturers that even though QI2 now supports magnet alignment none of the Apple competitors are implementing it.
 
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dz5b609 said:
Magnets are expensive, you can also see that with other manufacturers that even though QI2 now supports magnet alignment none of the Apple competitors are implementing it.
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This is an expensive phone, $600-900 range. It was simply hit with a cripple hammer to protect the other iPhones.
 
UltimateSyn said:
Damn, MagSafe is so useful for car mounts and nighttime charging stands. Crazy omission.
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It's not crazy if you're apple. it's a forced upsell to the 16 proper for anyone who needs it.

sucks. dirty, dirty marketing, I'm sure MagSafe would be like $5 more than non-magsafe wireless charging.
 
throAU said:
It's not crazy if you're apple. it's a forced upsell to the 16 proper for anyone who needs it.

sucks. dirty, dirty marketing, I'm sure MagSafe would be like $5 more than non-magsafe wireless charging.
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It's not you obviously have no idea how expensive magnets are and making magsafe, the same reason why a 1500+ dollar Samsung phone doesn't have magnets for QI2.
 
Very disappointing news especially considering the price hike. Would have been nice if all the devices/iPhones have support for MagSafe. Not expecting a future version of this phone to have MagSafe
 
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svish said:
Very disappointing news especially considering the price hike. Would have been nice if all the devices/iPhones have support for MagSafe. Not expecting a future version of this phone to have MagSafe
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You know Apple 🍎 has to separate the lineup. Why would Apple want to jeopardize iPhone 16 & 17 Standard sales with a budget iPhone? If they put most stuff in this iPhone 16e model then no one would buy the 16 & upcoming 17 standard iPhones. 📲

If you want MagSafe then you will be able to easily buy a 3rd party MagSafe case for the new iPhone 16e. Problem solved!
 
BelgianChoklit said:
They might as welk have removed wireless charging altogether ...
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Disagree.

I've been using Qi wireless charging down in my home gym for months. Phone's battery is down to 84% and the phone gets a workout when I'm working out because I use an app on it for tracking my lifts and I sometimes fire up the camera and mirror it to my iPad for checking/refining my form.

Keeping it on that Qi wireless charging puck, my phone often ends-up topped-off when I'm done with my workout rather than seriously drained.

Recently the Lightning connector has become undependable. So I bought a second wireless charging puck and now set the phone on that at night, rather than plugging it in.

dz5b609 said:
Magnets are expensive, ...
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*snort*

Yeah, magnets are so expensive that, when I recently bought a pair of magnetically-attached 1.25 lb. fractional weights and one of the rare earth magnets for one of them shattered the company sent me two replacement magnets at no charge—and even paid for the shipping.

Magnets are so expensive that ten 5/8"x3/8"x3/8" rectangular neodymium magnets cost a whoppin' $15 off Amazon.

Nickerbocker said:
Wait, it doesn't have magsafe but does support wireless charging?
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Qi wireless charging.

It works ok. You just may have to be careful with device/charger alignment.

The Qi wireless pucks I'm using, made by ONN, have diameters greater than the width of my iPhone SE, so it's easy to do.
 
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Going to be an apologist for apple here but this is likely aimed at people my mother who haven’t a clue what MagSafe is and always use a cable to charge their iPhone with.

The iPhone 16e is the iPhone for regular people who ‘just want the latest basic iPhone’ (tm).

And the clue in the presentation is that they expect people to buy it via carriers ie per month reasonable charges and not the full box price.
 
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meDANOcine said:
Is the omission of MagSafe related to the Apple modem? It has been well-documented that Apple struggled to build a modem. Maybe the magnetic interference was part of the problem?
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Looks like enough people were speculating this was the reason that Apple has had to come out and officially deny it:

9to5mac.com

Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e - 9to5Mac

Apple has denied a rumor that its new C1 modem is responsible for the absence of MagSafe on the iPhone 16e. Here are the details.
9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com
 
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Neil J. Squillante said:
This is a fair point but I don't use a case. I briefly considered buying the iPhone 16E today when I saw that it's shorter in length than the 16 but the lack of MagSafe ended that idea. I may have to replace the battery in my 13 mini while I wait for the 17 series. C'est la vie.
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You could use an adhesive MagSafe adapter ring. If you like phone grips I use the snap grip which is thin enough to wirelessly charge.
 
I haven’t read all the comments here but I wonder if the removal of MagSafe also is something to do with making it safe for older people with pacemakers?

(And saving money for apple of course.)

As I think it’s probably fair to say that the 16e has a big target market of older people.

(And if I’m correct, I’m surprised that there’s not a 16e plus - poorer eyesight as you get older and all - but hey maybe next year).
 
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