Turning to the battery, we're pleasantly surprised to find some relatively repair-friendly features.

The only thing standing in our way is the Taptic Engine—with that out, a few extra-wide (and more durable!) stretch-release adhesive strips are all that secure the battery.

This relatively simple process reminds us more of the iPhone 6 than any more recent phones.

Adhesive strips stretched away, the battery lifts free from its iPhone.