Apple Denies Speculation Surrounding iPhone 16e's Lack of MagSafe

Apple has confirmed that its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e has nothing to do with the device's lack of MagSafe support, according to Macworld.

iPhone 16e Feature
Following the launch of the iPhone 16e, there was some speculation online about how MagSafe magnets might have interfered with the C1 modem's cellular connectivity performance, and this was considered to be a potential reason for the device not supporting MagSafe. But, that explanation is not true, according to Apple.

From the report:

Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e.

A well-known iPhone case maker told MacRumors that it completed testing that confirmed MagSafe cases do not impact the C1 modem's performance.

So, why does the iPhone 16e lack MagSafe? Apple has not disclosed its actual reasoning, but we would wager that it simply comes down to pricing considerations.

iPhone 16e pre-ordering started today, and the device launches Friday, February 28.

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Top Rated Comments

turbineseaplane Avatar
21 weeks ago
I appreciate them, essentially, confirming that it was simply a financial move to gimp the device in certain ways

It's actually better than it being a technical limitation of their new modems
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
brofkand Avatar
21 weeks ago
It added another nickel to the build sheet and Tim said no. That’s all.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple_Robert Avatar
21 weeks ago
My bet is MagSafe impacting Apple's fat margin. With the R&D of the custom modem, Apple has to recoup the cost and I think this is the route they took.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Neil J. Squillante Avatar
21 weeks ago
Time will tell but Apple may have underestimated the importance of MagSafe even among people who don’t currently use it but who want the option to use it someday.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mac Fly (film) Avatar
21 weeks ago
Greedy executives are interfering with the signal. I've already told someone to buy the cheaper Pixel instead of this 16e (€729 here). This phone is overpriced and doomed to the same fate of the 5c and rightfully so.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
=Alb= Avatar
21 weeks ago
Because Cook is EVIL
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)