iPhone 16e may not have MagSafe

iPhone 16e tests show MagSafe charging works even though it’s not officially supported
The iPhone 16e doesn't officially support MagSafe charging, but a test shows that you might want MagSafe cases nonetheless.
iPhone 16e may not have MagSafe, but you might want to invest in a magnetic case — here’s why
One of the biggest drawbacks to buying an iPhone 16e is that it doesn’t come with MagSafe charging. Instead it comes with plain, magnet-free Qi wireless charging complete with a meager 7.5W maximum charging speed. All for reasons that are still completely unknown.
Snag a MagSafe case for your iPhone 16e at 50% off at Best Buy
The iPhone 16e may not have MagSafe support, but these phone cases from Speck provide a nifty workaround for Apple's latest smartphone. Also, they're 50% off at Best Buy, just $24.99. Speck Presidio ClickLock Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16e The good news: The budget-friendly iPhone 16e is almost here (you can even pre-order today starting at $599).
The best Apple iPhone 16e cases for your pre-order
The iPhone 16 Pro has been released alongside Apple's 2024 lineup, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This model features several highly anticipated advancements, such as Camera Control, support for Apple Intelligence, and the new A18 Pro chipset, among others.
Cases retrofit iPhone 16e with MagSafe
Apple's new entry-level iPhone confusingly comes without the standard charging technology. At least you can make do with magnetic cases.
Apple iPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafe, but there's a fix
Regardless of Apple's reasoning for this decision, the solution seemed simple: Just get a MagSafe case. However, typically for Apple, the company went all the way with omitting MagSafe on the iPhone 16e, because even the official cases for the device do not support it.
iPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe
Just like the now-discontinued iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e does not have MagSafe connectivity. This means accessories such as MagSafe
Apple’s most puzzling iPhone 16e decision is being corrected
Apple reached this price by using a less capable camera, less wifi and cellular performance, and dropping the Camera Control from the iPhone 16. Still, iPhone 16e retains the OLED display, starts with 128GB storage, and includes 8GB RAM for supporting Apple Intelligence and better multitasking.
The iPhone 16E doesn’t support MagSafe charging.
While the phone supports wireless charging and is compatible with Qi chargers, per the iPhone 16E tech specs page, it apparently won’t magnetically snap into a MagSafe charger on its own or with one of Apple’s official cases.
How To Add MagSafe To Apple iPhone 16e
You can add MagSafe to your Apple iPhone 16e smartphone by using a compatible case with magnets. Here's a list of the best ones available right now.
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