Introduction

Apple launched its mid-range model, iPhone 16e, on February 20, 2025, with a starting price of $599. iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch XDR display, an A18 chip and Apple's self-developed C1 5G modem. It is also equipped with a 4005mAh battery and supports 27W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.

4005mAh+27W | Charging Review of iPhone 16e-Chargerlab

Next, let’s take a look at the charging performance of the iPhone 16e.

Product Appearance

The front of the box shows the appearance of the iPhone 16e. You can see that it uses a notch screen.

Model: iPhone 16e (A3410). The version we got has a storage capacity of 128GB.

The box contains the phone, cable, and some documents.

The iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch screen, 460 PPI resolution and 1200 nits HDR peak brightness.

The top returns to the notch screen.

Compared to the iPhone 16 (right), the black borders of the screen appear wider.

The iPhone 16e is available in black and white.

It uses a single camera, 48-megapixel main camera (f/1.6 aperture) + 12-megapixel 2x telephoto (f/1.6 aperture), supports Smart HDR 5 and 4K 60fps Dolby Vision recording.

The power button is on the right side.

The Action Button, volume buttons, and SIM card slot are on the left side. It has no Camera controls button.

The USB-C port supports USB 2.0 data transfer specifications.

This is the included USB-C cable.

The connector is engraved with the model and code.

The woven outer layer twists the fibers into strands before arranging and weaving them together, preventing tangling and enhancing durability.

And the connector adopts a special pin design.

ChargerLAB POWER-Z KM003C shows it doesn't have an E-marker chip.

The length of this cable is exactly 1m (3' 3.37'').

The length of the phone is about 146.76 mm (5.78 inches).

The width is about 71.53 mm (2.82 inches).

The thickness is about 7.7 mm (0.3 inches).

The weight is about 166.5 g (5.87 oz).

The 6.1-inch iPhone 16e can be easily held in one hand.

Compatibility Test

Next, let's do the charging compatibility test.

Original Chargers

We use some Apple chargers with the original cable to test the real-time power. To test the maximum charging power of the iPhone 16e, the phone will record video throughout the test.

Charge with the Apple 35W compact charger (model: A2164), the power is about 8.49V 2.75A 23.33W.

We tested Apple chargers one by one, all paired with the original 3A dual USB-C cable, and all reached a voltage of around 8.5V, with a power between 18W and 23W.

We summarize the test results into a bar chart. The power of chargers of 30W and above can reach about 23W, and the power of the 20W charger is 18W.

Third-party Chargers

We also used a variety of third-party chargers with the original cable during the test. Let’s take a look at the results.

There are no compatibility issues. Most third-party chargers can reach a voltage of around 8.5V to 9V, and a power of between 18W and 25W.

We summarize the test results into a bar chart. Although the peak power is not high, the charging compatibility is excellent. Chargers above 30W can provide a charging power of more than 23W, up to 25W.

Third-party Power Banks

We also used a variety of third-party power banks with the original cable during the test. Let’s take a look at the results.

There are no compatibility issues. The power banks can reach a voltage of about 8.5V, and the power is between 18W and 25W.

According to the bar chart, power banks above 25W can provide a charging power of more than 23W, up to 25W.

Wireless Charging Test

The iPhone 16e supports the Qi wireless charging standard.

When charging the iPhone 16e with the MagSafe Charger, the power at the input end is about 88.93V 1.18A 10.54W. Excluding losses, the actual power is about 7.5W.

Full Charging Test

Next, we'll use the Apple 35W charger to fully charge the iPhone 16e. And put them into a 25°C (77℉) thermotank throughout the test.

The voltage is around 9V at first, and the charging curve can be divided into four parts. In the first part, the peak power stayed at 26W for the first 17 minutes. Then, the power gradually drops to 19W and 14W in turn. Meanwhile, the voltage dropped to 5V at about 47 minutes. Then, the power slowly drops to almost zero. It takes 1 hour and 48 minutes to be fully charged.

We also turn it into another curve. The Apple 35W charger can charge the iPhone 16e to 50% in 24 minutes. And it can reach 80% in 50 minutes, 100% in 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Temperature Test

We also recorded the highest temperature on the front and back after charging for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, and 30 minutes.

10 Mins Charging

After 10 minutes of charging, the maximum temperature on the front is 40.5℃ (104.9 ℉).

The back is 40.8℃ (105.44 ℉).

20 Mins Charging

After 20 minutes, the maximum temperature on the front is 43.8℃ (110.84 ℉).

And the back is 44.2℃ (111.56 ℉).

30 Mins Charging

After 30 minutes, the maximum temperature on the front is 42.4℃ (108.32 ℉).

And the back is 42.9℃ (109.22 ℉).

Summarizing the data into a bar graph, we can see that the temperature during half an hour of charging is between 40.5°C and 44.2°C. Combined with the charging curve, the charging power is maintained between 19W and 26W within 30 minutes, and the temperature control is relatively general.

Summary of ChargerLAB

iPhone 16e is a model launched by Apple for the mid-range market, equipped with a 6.1-inch XDR OLED screen. It is equipped with a 4005mAh battery and supports 27W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. Except for the Apple 20W charger, the other Apple chargers can reach more than 23W. The situation of third-party chargers is similar. The power of chargers below 20W will be slightly lower, but the power performance is the same as that of Apple chargers. The power of some chargers reaches 25W.

It takes 24 minutes to charge the iPhone 16e to 50% with the Apple 35W charger, and 1 hour and 48 minutes to fully charge it. In the first 30 minutes of charging, the phone temperature remained above 40°C, and the temperature control was not ideal.

Overall, the iPhone 16e continues Apple's consistent style. However, the 60Hz screen and the starting price of $599 are not very cost-effective. It is only suitable for users who pursue the iOS ecosystem and prefer small-screen phones.

4005mAh+27W | Charging Review of iPhone 16e