Apple launched the new iPhone 16e with its custom C1 modem, which has received surprisingly pleasant reviews, considering it was the company's first try. The device now features a brand-new design as it has moved away from the budget category to a more toned-down version of the flagship models. While we have seen what the device looks and feels like from the outside, iFixit has conducted a teardown of the iPhone 16e, showcasing the internals and the new C1 modem.
New iPhone 16e teardown shows the new C1 modem and how Apple has made it difficult to repair the device
As mentioned, iFixit has performed an extensive teardown of the iPhone 16e, which shows the internal components and changes compared to the rest of the lineup. It can be seen in the teardown video that the iPhone 16e has the same quick-release battery adhesive as the iPhone 16 lineup, which means that the battery adhesive will let go of the battery using a low-voltage electrical charge. This will make it easier for repairs to change faulty batteries.
The teardown also shows that the iPhone 16e features a bigger battery than the iPhone 16, coming in at 15.55 Wh. iFixit claims that Apple was able to put a bigger battery in the iPhone 16e due to the device's single-lens camera setup, compared to a dual-camera system on the iPhone 16. Altogether, this factor contributes to the iPhone 16e featuring the best battery life on any iPhone with a 6.1-inch display.
Apart from the battery, the teardown also shows the iPhone 16e's new C1 modem, which rests beneath the RF board. The modem has the same package structure as Qualcomm's X71M modem with a 4nm modem and DRAM. The package also includes the 7nm transceivers, and based on initial tests and reviews, Apple's C1 modem is better than we had originally speculated.
iFixit also judged the device on the basis of its repairability and the results are not impressive, as Apple has made some strange design choices. These design choices make it difficult to fix the device, as all the internal components have to be removed. The publication also notes that Apple has rolled back the iOS parts pairing, which will make it easier to replace some components. We will share more details on the teardown, so do stick around for more.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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