iPhone 16 teardown reveals what Apple packed into the device
But there’s a trade-off. In a subtle but notable omission, iFixit pointed out that the iPhone 16 lacks a millimeter-wave antenna, sacrificed to make space for the new Camera Control button. While it’s unlikely to be a dealbreaker, you might experience the occasional hiccup in your Wi-Fi connectivity.
First Teardowns Reveal the iPhone 16 Is More Repairable Than Ever
The iPhone 16 Pro models gain the “enter through either the front or the back” design introduced in the standard iPhone 14 lineup two years ago. This means you no longer have to remove the expensive and fragile OLED display — and risk damaging it — just to get at unrelated components like the battery.
iPhone 16's 'Revolutionary' Battery Removal Process Shown in Video
Over the weekend, well-known repair website iFixit shared an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus teardown video, and an accompanying blog post. Notably,
See the iPhone 16’s game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown
Only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have the new adhesive, and they’ve earned a 7/10 on iFixit’s repairability scale. “Apple definitely seems to be leveling up on repairability,” Mokhtari, adding Apple has “landed another repairability win” with this year’s base iPhones thanks to the new battery removal procedure.
iFixit demonstrates simplified iPhone 16 battery replacement process
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus utilize a new type of adhesive that can debond when an electrical current passes through it. As outlined in
iFixit’s Teardowns of the iPhone 16 Lineup Reveal Improved Battery Replaceability and More
Fixit has released the results of its teardowns of the iPhone 16 lineup. I love these posts because not only do they provide insights into the repairability of the new iPhones, but they also answer interesting questions like: Is the Cameral Control button a physical button?
Watch the iPhone 16’s electrically-charged battery replacement process
Fixit’s annual iPhone teardown shows how debond-on-demand adhesive works and the mechanics of Apple’s new Camera button.
Apple Hikes the Price for iPhone 16 Pro Battery Replacements
Apple is raising the price of battery replacements for its new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max phones to $119, up $20 from the current cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The cost to replace an out-of-warranty battery on an entry-level iPhone 16 model will remain $99,
iPhone 16 teardown shows how easy it is to remove the battery
If you’re not aware, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use a new, neat method of battery removal. While glue is still there, it is now responsive to low-voltage electrical currents thanks to new special properties.
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iPhone 16 Gets Higher Repairability Score Than iPhone 15
In light of these three key design changes, iFixit granted the iPhone 16 lineup a repairability score of seven out of 10. By ...
Surprise! iPhone 16 Scores High Marks In Teardown For Its DIY-Friendly Features
Apple may be pushing all of the features in its iPhone 16 lineup, but the smartphone maker's efforts improve repairability ...
The iPhone 16 has 3 major changes that make it much easier to repair — here's how
Fixit has revealed 3 key design changes that make repairing the iPhone 16 series much easier than previous generations.
Repair site praises new iPhone 16 line as the most repairable yet
The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous ...