After a comprehensive teardown of the iPhone 16, let me tell you, it really won't explode

09/26 2024 547

Since the release of the iPhone 16, various news about it has been constantly emerging, including true, false, rumors, smears, and praises.

Of course, rumors seem to be the most attractive. Before the release, many people said that iPhone 16 and WeChat would be an either-or choice. After the release, taking advantage of the Lebanon incident, some people claimed that iPhone 16 would explode, even saying it convincingly. They wondered why iPhone 16 Pro used steel-cased batteries and even why a SIM eject tool wasn't included. This claim gained wide acceptance among many people.

It has to be said that these people have wild imaginations. By creating rumors from angles such as 'groundless accusations,' 'safety,' and 'patriotism,' they have successfully attracted a lot of attention, which is one of their purposes in spreading these rumors.

Recently, many institutions have conducted a comprehensive teardown of the iPhone 16 to see if there are any bombs inside. After all, it is almost impossible for a phone to explode without an additional bomb being installed. Battery overheating and overloading generally just lead to combustion.

Currently, well-known institutions that have publicly disclosed teardowns online include iFixit, TechInsights, and Rewa Technology. In addition, some individual bloggers have also done teardowns, complete with videos and images.

From the teardowns, it can be seen that all four models of the iPhone 16 have been disassembled, and these phones were purchased independently rather than provided by Apple for teardown. They are essentially randomly selected and thus highly representative.

Judging from the teardowns, people generally agree with Apple's internal improvements, particularly the redesign of the battery section, which makes it easier to replace the battery compared to previous versions.

Firstly, the steel-cased battery in the Pro model not only enhances the physical strength of the battery, making it less susceptible to damage from external impacts, but also reduces the risk of accidentally puncturing the battery during teardown.

Furthermore, the standard and Plus models employ a new type of adhesive that detaches when a small current passes through it, facilitating safe battery replacement by technicians without damaging the battery.

In contrast to previous models, which were primarily disassembled from the screen, the iPhone 16 series features a 'dual-entry design' that allows for disassembly from either the front or back, making it easier for technicians to locate and replace specific components that need repair.

Additionally, the components in the iPhone 16 Pro are smaller and more densely packed, transitioning from a double-sided, three-sided circuit board to a double-sided, four-sided design, saving internal space.

Regarding the steel-cased battery in the highly anticipated iPhone 16 Pro, further teardown revealed that the internal battery cells fill nearly the entire space. Manufactured by domestic company Desay, the battery cells are sourced from ATL and lack a pressure relief valve. Its energy density is significantly higher than that of the previous generation.

It can be basically confirmed that no bombs were found in any of the four models of Apple's iPhone 16 after teardown. There is also no possibility of a bomb being implanted in the battery, and there is no space inside the battery for such an implantation.

Furthermore, since it uses domestically produced batteries manufactured in China, there is no need to worry about the supply chain being infiltrated by agents. To suspect that a bomb has been implanted is essentially to question the domestic supply chain, which would be both foolish and malicious.

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