can I use a magnetic phone holder with iphone 16

Generally Safe for Use

• Modern iPhones (12 and newer), including the iPhone 16, are designed with MagSafe technology, which uses built-in magnets for accessories and wireless charging.
• Magnetic holders do not interfere with the phone’s core electronics, display, or battery under normal conditions.
• Internal electronics like your CPU, RAM, and sensors are not affected by small magnets like those in car mounts. They’re well-shielded.
• Wireless charging (Qi or MagSafe) works with magnets — but only if the magnet and steel plate are not placed in the charging area (center of the back).
• Cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth signals are radio-based and aren’t impacted by magnets.

Steel Plates: If you're using a non-MagSafe steel plate stuck to the back of your phone, it can:

• Disrupt wireless charging by creating a barrier between the charger and the phone.
• Cause overheating during charging due to poor heat dissipation.

I will add, it will mess up the compass, and it will interfere with the camera image stabilization features. So the short answer is don’t do it. There are plenty of phone holders on the market that don’t use magnets.