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iFixit Teardown Provides Look Inside iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Earlier this week, repair site iFixit took apart the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to demonstrate the new battery removal process that
iFixit: iPhone 16 Is the 'Most Repairable' Apple Smartphone in Years
Reparability scores for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max saw a sizable bump over ratings from the prior year—they scored a seven out of 10 whereas last year's models scored a four, making the iPhone 16 series "the most repairable iPhone in years."
iFixit’s iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process
Unfortunately, the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max haven't moved to the new battery replacement process found in the 16 and 16 Plus. On the bright side, it's much easier to service the USB-C port than before, though Apple doesn't sell that part separately.
iPhone 16’s electric glue, plus 4 more exciting surprises from iFixit’s teardown
Fixit's iPhone 16 and 16 Plus teardown shows the various surprises inside the non-Pro phones, including the new electric glue.
iFixit Teardown Reveals It’s So Easy to Take the Back Off of the iPhone 16
The adhesive around the new iPhone has an aluminum lining underneath the rail, which allows electricity to pulse through and soften the glue as it warms it up. This is cleaner to work with than the usual adhesive strips and is also resealable. It’s specifically available on the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus.
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 iPhone, thanks to three key changes in the design and internals that make it easier to access components.
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,
iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown: New battery, Camera Control compromise, much more repairable
The iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown video is now up (below), and the company has highlighted some differences over
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.
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.
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.
Here’s what the inside of the iPhone 16 Pro looks like
The iPhone 16 Pro has a fully enclosed battery. While this doesn’t eliminate the risk of fire, it greatly reduces it. A pair ...
Apple's New iPhone 16 Didn't Seem All That Impressive. But Here's Why Its Sales Numbers Could Be Strong.
Apple's new iPhone 16 has artificial intelligence capabilities, but there aren't any showstopping features that stand out ...
iPhone 16 Pro: Four reasons I don’t regret upgrading from 15 Pro
After one week using the iPhone 16 Pro, here are the four key reasons I don’t regret upgrading my 15 Pro so soon.