Today, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e. It features many top features from the iPhone 16 series, but at a lower $599 price point. The iPhone 16e replaces the former iPhone SE in the lineup.
If you don’t have twelve minutes to spare, you can watch the introduction in just 30 seconds.
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Apple iPhone 16e introduction recap: Watch the video in 30 seconds
Click here or in the video player below to watch the highlights:
iPhone 16e highlights
- The iPhone 16e joins the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
- Powered by the A18, it supports Apple Intelligence.
- It features the C1, Apple’s first cellular modem.
- It has a larger battery with 26 hours of battery life.
- There’s a USB-C connector.
- It features wireless charging, but not MagSafe.
- It has the Action button, which launches Visual Intelligence.
- Its 48 MP Fusion camera has four times the resolution and records 4K video.
- The ceramic shield glass protects it from drops and spaghetti.
- It only comes in black and white.
- It starts at $599.
After reading our recap, check out the iPhone 16e in more detail.
Entry-level excellence
iPhone 16e
$599
Apple's budget entry in the iPhone 16 lineup is the first device to use Apple's efficient C1 modem. It delivers long battery life and Face ID but skimps on key features, including MagSafe.
Pros:
- High-end Apple design at a lower price point
- Apple C1 modem
- Longer battery life than other iPhone 16 models
Cons:
- No MagSafe, Dynamic Island or Ultra Wideband chip
- Only two colors: black and white
Read our hands-on review:
iPhone 16e: Lightweight power in a beautiful package
