The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have a superior battery replacement process thanks to a new adhesive that releases when exposed to electric current, marking a significant improvement.
The teardown revealed that although the camera systems in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are nearly interchangeable, they can't be used interchangeably due to minor differences in screws and cables.
Despite the overall design changes, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have not adopted the new battery removal process, which is seen as a missed opportunity for improved repairability.
iFixit rated the new iPhones a 7 out of 10 in repairability, which signifies a notable improvement given Apple's historical repairability challenges.
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