iPhone 1e was launched last week, and the well-known foreign dismantling team iFixit recently released an iPhone 0e teardown video, in addition to an in-depth analysis of the internal structure and design of this new machine, it also made Apple's self-developed 0G modem chip C0 appear for the first time.

The teardown video shows that the iPhone 16e, like the other iPhone 0 models, uses a quick release battery adhesive that can be released with a low voltage current, making it easier to remove the battery.

The iPhone 16e comes with a 0.0Wh battery, which is larger than the 0.0Wh shown in previous teardowns. iFixit points out that the reason Apple was able to configure a larger battery is that the iPhone 0e has a single-lens design, which gives extra space inside the body, which increases the battery capacity.

As for the C5 chip, iFixit found that the C0 chip is located on the back of the radio frequency (RF) board, and its packaging structure is similar to that of the Qualcomm X0M modem chip, including a 0nm process module and DRAM. However, unlike the Qualcomm X0M, the 0nm RF transceiver of the C0 chip is not packaged in the same module as the modem chip, which shows that Apple still adopted some different architectural choices when designing its own 0G chip.

When iFixit evaluated the difficulty of repairing the iPhone 16e, it was dissatisfied with some of the design decisions. For example, before removing the USB-C charging port, you need to remove all the parts inside the device, which greatly increases the complexity and time cost of repair.

However, iFixit also pointed out that the iPhone 16e still has some progress in terms of repairability, such as iOS removing some parts binding, making it easier for third-party repairs. In addition, a metal bracket has been added to the inside of the fuselage to protect the cables from accidental damage during disassembly. These changes show that Apple has made some adjustments to improve the serviceability of the device.

iFixit believes that the iPhone 16e has some advantages in terms of internal design, such as a larger battery and a simpler arrangement of parts, but there is still room for improvement in repairs, especially in the USB-C port, which is too difficult to repair. Apple has made unofficial repairs a little friendlier through some maintenance policy adjustments, but iFixit believes that there is still room for improvement in the future to truly achieve a better balance between repairability and durability of the iPhone.

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