Update 11:18am ET : Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e . The original story is below :
In the technical data of theApple iPhone 16e , the parameter for fast charging—50 percent in 30 min with compatible hardware — and for wireless charging with Qi gadget can be find out in the “ Power and Battery ” section . However , if you compare the 16e ’s Tech Specs with the technical data of an iPhone 16 , you will point out that the data on MagSafe is wholly missing .
Although theiPhone 16e is positioned as an entry - level iPhone with its Mary Leontyne Price of $ 599 , this omission of an important function that Apple kick upstairs everywhere else is somewhat puzzling . After all , Apple has included plenty of modern upgrades , including an OLED concealment and an Action Button .
So why would Apple remove one of its much - praise technologies from its new iPhone ? Sources from the accessories industry have told Macworld that a possible explanation is that the make - in magnets of the MagSafe organization apparently interfere with the reliableness of Apple ’s new C1 5 chiliad modem . So it ’s possible that Apple had to overleap MagSafe in club to ensure the best possible connection for its first - gen 5 G modem , which is arguably more crucial than magnetic charging .
We reach out to Apple for comment and will update this article if we get a response .
So perhaps that ’s why the iPhone 16e can only charge wirelessly with the classic non - charismatic Qi standard . With Qi , you ’ll get charging up to 7.5 watts , significantly sluggish than MagSafe , which tops out at 25W on the iPhone 16 and 15W on previous iPhones . Qi2 , which is based on Apple ’s MagSafe , also offer 15W wireless charging .
It is potential that cases could bring MagSafe accuse as they did with the SE , but if the composition is accurate , those cases might pose an exit with connectivity as well . In the meanwhile , if MagSafe is important , we urge getting an iPhone 16 . suss out out our reviews of thebest MagSafe chargersandbest MagSafe mightiness banksto see the incredible range of magnetised wireless charging gimmick now available .
This clause originally appeared on our baby publicationMacweltand was translated and localized from German .
