Introduction
Apple launched its mid-range model, the iPhone 16e, on February 20, 2025, starting at ¥4499. The device quickly gained attention upon release. The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, an A18 Bionic chip, and Apple’s custom “C1” modem. In terms of imaging, it is equipped with a 48MP single camera, supporting 2x optical zoom and 4K Dolby Vision video recording. The phone also houses a 3961mAh battery, supporting a 27W wired + 7.5W wireless fast charging combination.
Next, let’s take a closer look at the charging experience of this device, including compatibility tests, full charging tests, and more.

Original Charger Test

Using Apple’s official 35W dual-port charger with the original 3A cable to charge the iPhone 16e, the POWER-Z KM003C tester measured the input power at 8.49V, 2.75A, and 23.33W.
Testing Apple’s own charger with the original 3A C-to-C cable, all chargers (20W-140W) showed a handshake voltage around 8.5V, with charging power ranging between 18W and 23W. Chargers with 30W or higher output reached around 23W, while the 20W charger delivered only 18W.

Third-Party Charger Test

Summarizing the compatibility test results using third-party chargers with the original 3A C-to-C cable, the third-party chargers provided charging power of 18-25W, with a handshake voltage of around 8.5-9V. This is higher than the power delivered by the original charger.
While the peak power is not very high, the phone offers excellent charging compatibility, with most 30W chargers providing 23W or more, with the highest reaching 25W. Even 20W chargers achieve over 18W of actual charging power, which is comparable to third-party chargers.

Power Bank Test

The test with third-party power banks, using the original 3A C-to-C cable, shows similar results. The third-party power banks provided 18-25W of power, with a handshake voltage of around 8.5-9V, outperforming the original charger.
Despite having a lower peak power, the phone offers excellent charging compatibility, with power banks of 25W or higher delivering 23W or more, with the highest reaching 25W. Even 20W power banks deliver more than 18W of actual charging power, similar to the third-party charger test results.

Wireless Charging Test

The iPhone 16e supports Qi wireless charging. When using the original or “MFM” certified wireless chargers, the device can charge at 8.93V, 1.18A, 10.54W at the output end, with actual charging power reaching 7.5W.

Full Charging Test

The iPhone 16e is equipped with a 3961mAh battery. Using the Apple 35W charger, we placed the phone in a 25°C constant temperature chamber and connected the POWER-Z KM003C tester. The results were as follows:
After powering on, the iPhone 16e handshake voltage reached 9V, charging at 26W for the first 17 minutes. The charging power then dropped to 19W at the 32-minute mark and continued at 14W for the next 42 minutes. The voltage decreased from 9V to 5V, entering trickle charging. The total charging time took about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Using the Apple 35W charger, it took 24 minutes to charge to 50%, 50 minutes to reach 80%, and 1 hour and 46 minutes for a full charge.

Temperature Test

Charging heat is a key consideration. Let’s check the temperature control during charging on the iPhone 16e. The test was conducted in a 25°C constant temperature chamber, with temperature readings taken at 10 minutes, 20 minutes, and 30 minutes during charging.
After 10 minutes, the front of the phone reached a maximum temperature of 40.5°C, while the back reached 40.8°C. After 20 minutes, the front temperature reached 43.8°C, and the back reached 44.2°C. After 30 minutes, the front temperature was 42.4°C, and the back reached 42.9°C.
Summarizing the data, we see that after 30 minutes of charging, the phone’s temperature remained between 40.5°C and 44.2°C. For the first 30 minutes, the temperature was above 40°C, with a maximum of 44.2°C. The charging power remained between 19W and 26W for the first 30 minutes, indicating average thermal performance.

Conclusion

The iPhone 16e, launched as Apple’s mid-range model, features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen, an aerospace-grade aluminum frame, and a Ceramic Shield front cover, available in black and white colors. It packs a 3961mAh battery, supporting 27W wired and 7.5W wireless fast charging, with the A18 Bionic chip and Apple’s custom “C1” modem. Imaging-wise, it features a 48MP single camera, supporting 2x optical zoom and 4K Dolby Vision video recording.

Regarding compatibility, using official chargers of different power ratings, except for the 20W charger, all others can achieve 23W or more charging power. Third-party chargers and power banks perform similarly. Chargers below 20W have slightly lower power, but the overall performance is consistent with the original chargers, with some even exceeding the original charger and reaching 25W.

As for battery life, the iPhone 16e has a 3961mAh battery, with official claims of up to 26 hours of video playback. It is also compatible with MagSafe wireless charging. In terms of charging time, using the Apple 35W charger, it takes 24 minutes to charge to 50%, and it takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes for a full charge. However, the phone’s temperature during charging is not ideal, with temperatures remaining above 40°C during the first 30 minutes of charging.

Overall, the iPhone 16e boasts advantages like its slim and durable design, powerful performance, long-lasting battery life, and upgraded camera. However, it falls short in areas such as its 60Hz screen, no included charger, and its pricing. It’s ideal for users who prefer the iOS ecosystem, a smaller screen, and long battery life, but its cost-performance ratio isn’t quite as competitive as similar Android models.