Magnetic charging on iPhone 16e

Yes, you can use wireless charging. You need a compatible Qi charger, such as this one

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mgd74ll/a/magsafe-charger-1-m?fnode=ef40c8e00e382afff4b0f4c23f9f9983b372f9e5df0b152c501ab78d9e9c5202180eb5d01ee557bec6d137eb0f957a3b90e9ddce55ad3d3c43c25fec8ff4faf3065c667d9e054b8a3cd66f940b855ee8040f445cbfdd95a8a384becb9592ac1dbaeb08dbd2e28d58de201fd92a11334b

and also a 30W (or higher) power supply if you want fast charging. A lower wattage power supply will also work but won't charge as fast.

Allan Jones wrote:

A 16e has Qi charging but does not appear to have a Mag-Safe (magnetic) charging hardware. However you can buy cases that have a magnet that would give you that function.

Search for "iphone 16e case magsafe"

From Apple's web site:

"The MagSafe Charger is certified for Qi2 25W and Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models with a wireless charging case."

I think you are correct to distinguish between the magnetic connection and Qi charging.

Hello~ I believe *Allan Jones* makes a great point as well as *steve626*. MagSafe and Qi charging are two separate entities. If you add a MagSafe case to your iPhone 16e …charging speed will limited to 7.5W Qi rather than MagSafe's 15W. The case provides the magnetic alignment and accessories for compatibility such as mounts/stands but the phone's hardware caps the wireless charging speed at 7.5W. The reason for this was to make the 16e slimmer and of course more affordable.

~Katana-San~

Katana-San wrote:

Hello~ I believe *Allan Jones* makes a great point as well as *steve626*. MagSafe and Qi charging are two separate entities. If you add a MagSafe case to your iPhone 16e …charging speed will limited to 7.5W Qi rather than MagSafe's 15W. The case provides the magnetic alignment and accessories for compatibility such as mounts/stands but the phone's hardware caps the wireless charging speed at 7.5W. The reason for this was to make the 16e slimmer and of course more affordable.

~Katana-San~

Yes, but neither of us mentioned what you pointed out, the fact that the charging rate would be lower with an intervening magnetic case. Without the magnetic case I believe fast Qi charging is possible. With the magnetic case it is not and slower charging rates would be utilized. One way around that is to use a conventional cable connection (non-Qi) for charging with a higher wattage power supply when one needs the phone to charge quickly.

KODIAKGRIZZLY-BEAR_01 wrote:

Does Walmart carry this?

Assunming you mean the Qi charger, yes they have a ton of models.

https://www.walmart.com/search?q=iphone+16e+qi+charger&facet=fulfillment_method%3AShipping

Remember, the iPhone 16e has no magsafe compatibility, so the Qi charger must be placed flat on a surface like a table or desk or the charger must have a way of holding up the iPhone that does not rely on magnets.

Or as mentioned, add a magsafe case to the iphone 16e so it can attach to magnetic surfaces on the Qi charger you choose.

Phil0124 provided a link for the Qi charger. Walmart also sells MagSafe cases for the 16e, here is one example, but there are others as well. Using such a case would add the Magsafe charging capability to the iPhone 16e.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BENTOBEN-Case-for-iPhone-16e-2025-6-1-Compatible-with-Mag-safe-Matte-Shockproof-Anti-Scratch-Protective-Cover-Magnetic-Case/15201420739?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1600&adid=22222222220522647013&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&veh=sem&expiryTime=1792525244259&c=mWebSmartBanner&vtcWeb=QeSUR9LkenhwDJQMm9nwTcl

I doubt any Qi charger will say it speicifcally works for an iPhone 16e.

As long as it's Qi compatible it will work to charge the iPhone.

The one you link to specifically states compatibility with "iPhone", which means pretty much any iPhone that supports Qi charging, like the iPhone 16e.

So yes, that one should work with an iPhone 16e.

A 16e has Qi charging but does not appear to have a Mag-Safe (magnetic) charging hardware. However you can buy cases that have a magnet that would give you that function.

Search for "iphone 16e case magsafe"

This does not say iPhone 6e can I. use it?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-Wireless-Charging-Pad-15W-Qi-Charger-Charging-Station-for-Apple-iPhone-Samsung-Galaxy-Power-Supply-and-Cable-Included-Black/14742557811?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

KODIAKGRIZZLY-BEAR_01 wrote:

This does not say iPhone 6e can I. use it?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-Wireless-Charging-Pad-15W-Qi-Charger-Charging-Station-for-Apple-iPhone-Samsung-Galaxy-Power-Supply-and-Cable-Included-Black/14742557811?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

Yes, this should work just fine with an iPhone 16e. And Belkin is a trusted brand, which even Apple itself sells some of their chargers in Apple Stores.

Thank you all I have not responded since I got no reply in my email from all of you.

But thank you all for the info.

Does Walmart carry this?