Since the iPhone 16e was launched, this affordable entry-level model has attracted much attention. From the appearance, it is quite similar to the iPhone 14. Recently, a YouTube blogger released a disassembly video of the iPhone 16e. Surprisingly, the video shows that its internal structure is almost exactly the same as the iPhone 15. However, after further investigation, it was found that Apple has made many internal optimizations for this new phone. In response to this situation, China Phonefix also quickly followed up and brought everyone a more detailed iPhone 16e disassembly and failure analysis report. The following are some highlights and failure points of this disassembly.
1. Rear Body Panel Disassembly Design
In the disassembly video of the iPhone 16e, we can see that the new iPhone 16e adopts a rear body disassembly design and no longer separates the front screen from the body.
2. Equipped with a larger capacity iPhone Battery
Disassembly information shows that the battery capacity of iPhone 16e is 4005mAh, which is larger than the battery capacity of iPhone 15. Compared with the 3561mAh battery capacity of the basic iPhone 16, the battery design of iPhone 16e has been improved by 10%, which has become a key factor in its greatly enhanced battery life.
3. Single-lens camera design
Although the iPhone 16e is only equipped with a 48-megapixel mainboard single lens that supports 2x digital zoom and 4K Dolby Vision video recording, the camera module of the iPhone 16e is significantly smaller than the iPhone 15 Dual-lens Camera module equipped with wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle modules. The benefit of this change is that more space can be freed up inside the phone, allowing it to carry a larger capacity battery.
4. Adopting electrically induced adhesive debonding technology
The iPhone 16e uses the same new battery bonding technology as the iPhone 16, making the battery more responsive to related repair operations. With the help of inductive debonding technology, it can penetrate low-voltage current equipment. During the specific operation, just place the Battery Connector Alligator Clip on the silver metal contact adhesive sheet of the electrically activated adhesive and apply voltage to quickly separate the iPhone battery, greatly improving the convenience of repair. In contrast, the iPhone 14's battery still uses the traditional structural design, and the complexity of repair is higher than that of the iPhone 16e.
5. Equipped with Apple C1 5G mobile network chip
The iPhone Motherboard of the iPhone 16e adopts a double-layer design. This structure helps to reasonably layout various components in a limited space and improve the utilization of internal space. The Apple C1, Apple's self-developed 5G data chip, is a major technical highlight. The core of the chip uses 4nm baseband technology and 7nm RF technology. This hybrid process architecture, combined with TSMC's InFO-PoP packaging technology, can effectively reduce power consumption and improve the efficiency of coordination with other chips.
In terms of mobile network power consumption and battery life, the Apple C1 chip has excellent performance. Experimental tests show that in 5G and 4G cellular network environments, the Apple C1 chip equipped with the iPhone 16e has significantly reduced power consumption compared to models equipped with Qualcomm chips. It can be reduced by about 17%-20% in 5G networks, and the difference can reach 30% in 4G low-signal environments.
Therefore, the battery life of the iPhone 16e is greatly improved when using mobile networks. Under 5G network, the iPhone 16e has an extra hour of battery life compared to the iPhone 16 Pro equipped with a Qualcomm chip, and an advantage of 2.5 hours over the iPhone 15 Pro. Its battery life is close to that of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max, reaching about 8 hours.
6. Use Face ID module to configure the notch screen
By disassembling the iPhone 16e, its internal structure verified the situation of the Face ID module. The module is almost the same as the iPhone Face ID Components of the iPhone 14, and even the bangs screen shape is exactly the same. This is obviously intentional by Apple, the purpose is to allow consumers to clearly distinguish the body specifications of the entry-level iPhone 16e and the standard iPhone 16. After all, the iPhone 16e adheres to the design concept of the bracket SE, retaining the most classic design elements and bottom structure.
7. Equipped with iPhoneA18 chip
The iPhone 16e is equipped with the latest A18 Bionic chip, the same as the iPhone 16, which has achieved a significant leap in performance compared to the iPhone A15 Chip used in the iPhone 14. At the same time, the iPhone 16e is equipped with 8GB of RAM, which strongly supports the operation of Apple Intelligence, allowing users to fully call on more Apple AI functions in daily use and enjoy a smarter and smoother operating experience.
According to the comprehensive disassembly results, the iPhone 16e inherits the classic design of the iPhone 14 in appearance, but the internal design adopts a hybrid design of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. From the improvement of processor performance, to the increase of battery capacity and technological innovation, to the optimization of internal structure and the upgrade of interface, there are obvious improvements and upgrades. Let's find out!
Related faults currently occurring on iPhone16e:
Bluetooth audio frequently freezes: Social platforms, Apple official forums, etc. are full of related complaints. When connecting wireless headphones and iPhone Speakers, the audio freezes, disconnects, and is accompanied by noise. The problem is exacerbated when running at high load or connecting multiple devices. Users have tried multiple methods but still cannot solve it. Apple has not responded yet.
The USB-C interface design has defects: iFixit disassembly shows that its interface structure is similar to that of iPhone 14, which is complicated to disassemble. Replacement requires the removal of multiple internal components. It is also prone to mechanical stress failures in daily life, which is inconvenient and costly to repair.
Battery life and heating issues are prominent: Some users reported that the battery life of iPhone 16e did not meet expectations, and the body heated up severely after using high-energy consumption functions for a long time, affecting performance and handheld experience.
We hope Apple can overcome the technical difficulties as soon as possible and fix the existing faults of iPhone 16e as soon as possible, so that this product can show its excellent performance. The exposure of the iPhone 16e disassembly has undoubtedly unveiled the mystery of the internal structure of the product for the majority of users, helping everyone to understand it more deeply. If you need Disassemble the iPhone Tools for reasons such as repair, maintenance or pure curiosity during subsequent use, phonefix will be your best choice. We have a full range of categories and can provide all kinds of tools you want to help you easily cope with related operations.
