YouTube-blogger JerryRigEverything tested the iPhone 16E for durability. He was able to scratch the screen and edges of the smartphone, but he was unable to bend it.
Nelson first tested the scratch resistance of the display and case. He noted that the Ceramic Shield in the 16E has less scratch resistance compared to the newer version of glass in the iPhone 16. the aluminium facets and buttons are also easily damaged.
The next test was inspired by the Galaxy S25 ultra-blogger’s test attempted to rip off the 16E’s metal camera frame. Unlike the S25 ultra, it stayed in place.
While disassembling the device, Nelson praised the battery removal technology using an electric current, which first appeared in the iPhone 16. the built-in battery has a capacity of 4005 mAh.
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Separately, the blogger confirmed the lack of Sensor-Shift stabilisation in the iPhone 16E’s camera, which since the iPhone 13 has provided improved stabilisation through a moving sensor rather than a lens.
It was also confirmed that MagSafe is missing in the 16E, as reported at the launch event.