The iPhone 16e will not support MagSafe charging, which is a hot topic right now. At first, some thought this might be linked to the new C1 chip, Apple’s first cellular modem for the iPhone. However, Apple clarified that there is no connection between the C1 chip and the lack of MagSafe on the 16e.
A testing company specializing in accessories has looked into this. They tested wireless charging speeds and found that, while the 16e doesn’t natively support MagSafe, using a third-party case with magnets can still give you faster charging. However, without that magnetic alignment, getting the iPhone 16e positioned correctly on a wireless charger can be tricky, leading to slower charging rates.
Charging speeds without a case were inconsistent:
- Cycle 1: 4.2W
- Cycle 2: 5.0W
- Cycle 3: 4.7W
- Cycle 4: 5.9W
- Cycle 5: 6.5W
With a MagSafe-enabled case, the charging speed remained steady at 7.5W, which aligns with Apple’s specifications for this device.
They also tested the effect of using a MagSafe case and charger on cellular data speeds. Apple had already dismissed any issues, and the new tests reinforced that claim.
Without a Case:
- Cycle 1: 194.2 Mbps
- Cycle 2: 194.0 Mbps
- Cycle 3: 192.1 Mbps
- Cycle 4: 200.5 Mbps
- Cycle 5: 202.0 Mbps
With a MagSafe Case:
- Cycle 1: 193.6 Mbps
- Cycle 2: 198.8 Mbps
- Cycle 3: 194.6 Mbps
- Cycle 4: 201.1 Mbps
- Cycle 5: 197.8 Mbps
With a MagSafe Case and Charger:
- Cycle 1: 196.1 Mbps
- Cycle 2: 190.2 Mbps
- Cycle 3: 195.7 Mbps
- Cycle 4: 196.8 Mbps
- Cycle 5: 199.1 Mbps
The results suggest that the C1 modem does not interfere with MagSafe. It seems that the decision to omit MagSafe from the iPhone 16e was likely a cost-saving move. More insights may come to light once the first teardowns of the 16e are available.
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