iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe

Just like the now-discontinued iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e does not have MagSafe connectivity.

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This means accessories such as ‌MagSafe‌ cases, chargers, battery packs, and wallets will not work with the device. None of the silicone cases for the iPhone 16e are ‌MagSafe‌ cases. Despite this omission, the ‌iPhone 16e‌ continues to feature standard Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.

This makes the ‌iPhone 16e‌ the first ‌iPhone‌ with a "modern" design to miss out on ‌MagSafe‌. ‌MagSafe‌ was introduced with the ‌iPhone‌ 12 lineup in 2020 as a new accessory ecosystem.

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Top Rated Comments

13 months ago
This phone is so idiotically bad. Barely cheaper than the regular 16, and worse than a 15, apart from a new chip.

Having no MagSafe, something which was available since the iPhone 12, and built a huge collection of iPhone accessories, is insanely stupid for an iPhone that costs 600 freakin dollars.
Score: 56 Votes (Like | Disagree)
13 months ago
Oof. I was not expecting this.. MagSafe is such mainstream apple thing that this is the weakest point of the new 16e
Score: 35 Votes (Like | Disagree)
13 months ago
Deal breaker for so many people. I think this phone would work at a $429 price point, honestly I was expecting $500. But $600 for this thing? iPhone 15 is a better deal imo.
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
UltimateSyn Avatar
13 months ago
Damn, MagSafe is so useful for car mounts and nighttime charging stands. Crazy omission.
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
pp_amorim Avatar
13 months ago
DoA at that price.
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Devyn89 Avatar
13 months ago
Well that’s a miss.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)