We know Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro for its sleek design and recycled aluminum material. The lack of a transparent version was the dream of many users. YouTuber Phone Repair Guru decided to fulfill this dream and made the iPhone 16 Pro transparent using gallium. This not only gave us a glimpse into the internal components of the device, but also revealed how Apple missed an opportunity by not releasing a transparent version.

They made the iPhone 16 Pro transparent using gallium

Gallium has recently become a popular material in technology. In liquid form, the element weakened the recycled aluminum in the backplate of the iPhone 16 Pro, giving it a transparent appearance. Gallium interacting with the backplate slowly melted the metal to form an amalgam.

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This process weakened the plate to the point of almost destroying it, while allowing the internal components to be seen in all their brilliance. The YouTuber was also able to remove the device’s wireless charging coil with the help of the MagSafe accessory. As a result, the internal structure of the iPhone was revealed.

However, it’s worth noting that this kind of process isn’t for everyone. Apple’s costly repair policy and the possibility of damage to the device during such operations should make you think twice before embarking on such projects. Still, it’s a good example of what a transparent version of the iPhone 16 Pro would look like.

In the end, Phone Repair Guru’s experimental work has revealed just how elegantly the internal components of the iPhone 16 Pro are laid out. Instead of going for color options like Desert Titanium, Apple could have produced a transparent model that would have attracted a lot of attention among users.

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