The iPhone 16e has an annoying hidden design flaw

Apple's iPhone 16e
(Image credit: Apple)

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16e – a more economical option boasting many of the same base-level features of its standard models. While nobody's expecting the power of the 16 Pro Max (one of the best iPhones for photography) jammed into a budget-friendly iPhone, one design flaw of the new 16e has put me off taking the plunge to snag one for myself. It has no MagSafe charging.

It comes as a surprise to many Apple fans, as iPhones have been MagSafe compatible since 2020's iPhone 12 lineup. Since then, many of us have become accustomed to the speedy convenience of MagSafe (myself included), making the affordable, yet less functional, transition to the 16e a tricky decision.

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Natalie Fear
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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