Apple iPhone 16e Teardown Reveals Large Battery and Repair Optimizations
The Apple iPhone 16e assumes the place of the iPhone SE 3 as the cheapest iPhone in Apple's range, utilizing the space saved by omitting the second rear camera to install a larger battery with a capacity of 4,005 mAh. This offers a 12.4% higher capacity compared to the iPhone 16, and also includes repairs that make replacement components easier. The internal structure is similar between the iPhone 16e and the iPhone 16, but Apple's design changes provide significant upgrades.
- By optimizing battery replacements and component swaps, Apple may be driving innovation in repairability across the tech industry, forcing competitors to rethink their designs.
- As consumers increasingly prioritize repairability over disposability, what implications will this shift have on the global electronic waste management landscape?