iFixit offers only 1 good reason to buy iPhone 16e

iFixit offers only one good reason to buy the iPhone 16e
The iFixit repairability test results are out for the iPhone 16e. It contains some surprises. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
iFixit tears down the iPhone 16e, now with repairable USB-C charging port
Repairing your iPhone without shelling out lots of money to Apple has long felt impossible. But, with recent Right to Repair laws in the likes of Colorado and Oregon, the new iPhones are a bit easier to repair without ever setting foot in an Apple store.
iPhone 16e criticized for ‘terrible design’ of USB-C port
Apple’s new iPhone 16e received a provisional 7/10 repairability rating and a broadly positive write-up in iFixit’s video teardown Monday. But one element came in for stern criticism: the USB-C port.
iPhone 16e teardown reveals it's as easily repaired as the iPhone 16
A teardown of the new iPhone 16e shows Apple has adopted repair-friendly practices for the model, with images also giving a close look at Apple's new C1 modem.
iPhone 16e gets a respectable repairability score from iFixit
The Apple iPhone 16e managed to get a rather respectable repairability rating. Here are the details, with a teardown video included.
The iPhone 16e DOES work with MagSafe chargers… kind of
I posted a grumpy article Monday citing the lack of MagSafe support as the single most annoying thing about Apple’s new iPhone 16e. Having lived through and reviewed large segments of four consecutive iPhone generations with MagSafe support,

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MagSafe does connect to the iPhone 16e, but incredibly badly
Despite the iPhone 16e getting loud criticism for not including MagSafe, in real-world testing, MagSafe chargers can barely ...
Maximize Your iPhone 16e: Quick Tips & Hidden Tricks
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Samsung’s Galaxy A36 is a compelling iPhone 16e rival, and it’s cheaper
Samsung just announced its new budget phones that are more affordable than Apple’s new iPhone 16e, and they pack more cameras ...
iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R: Which phone delivers the best value?
An iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R showdown features two phones with a lot in common besides their $599 starting price.
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iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 16: What the $200 Price Gap Means for You
Apple's $599 iPhone 16E and $799 iPhone 16 have much in common, but are still two very different phones. Here's everything to ...
Forget the iPhone 16e - the Google Pixel 9 has just dropped to a record low of $599
The excellent Google Pixel 9 has just received a fresh price cut at Amazon, bringing the most recent Google flagship down to ...
I started using the iPhone 16e and it’s better than I expected
Yesterday marked a crucial moment for Apple as it launched the iPhone 16e around the world. Every iPhone launch is important, ...
The Standout Features of the iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e offers affordability, practicality, and Apple’s signature quality. Learn why it’s the best budget iPhone yet.