The iPhone 16e doesn't feature MagSafe support. Apple explained why it left this beloved iPhone function behind on this model.

We now have confirmation of why the iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe, and the reason is not solely financial.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Apple has offered a reason why the iPhone 16e doesn't include MagSafe, one of the more notable omissions from its latest entry-level smartphone.

When Apple announced the iPhone 16e it said that while it did support wireless charging, it would not support MagSafe.

Apple has responded to iPhone 16e critics, and says that engineering choices like a lack of MagSafe that make the device unappealing to the tech-savvy don't matter to the larger market.

Apple’s decision to remove MagSafe from the iPhone 16e has brought criticism, but the company believes it won’t matter to target customers.

Regardless of Apple's reasoning for this decision, the solution seemed simple: Just get a MagSafe case. However, typically for Apple, the company went all the way with omitting MagSafe on the iPhone 16e, because even the official cases for the device do not support it.

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e as its most affordable iPhone yet, priced at Rs 59,900 for the 128GB model. While it offers the latest A18 chip and Apple Intelligence, it lacks MagSafe and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to keep costs down.

Apple's newest budget iPhone eschews some features such as MagSafe and multiple cameras to be more affordable but balances that with a processor powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence. If you just picked up a new iPhone 16E,

Apple is bringing AI-powered features to a wider audience with the launch of the iPhone 16e, priced at Rs 59,999. This is the most affordable iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, making everyday tasks smarter and more efficient.