Three years later, Apple finally launched its next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e takes over the iPhone SE in the company’s lineup. It borrowed iPhone 14 and adjust a ready updated processor for it (among other changes) Apple Smart. Priced at $599, it is the cheapest AI iPhone for $200.
As Recommended leakthe fourth-generation iPhone 16e is similar to the company’s 2023 Standard (non-Pro) model iPhone 14. This is the first entry-level model to feature a modern full-screen design for iPhone. This means it is also the first one with a face ID. At 6.1 inches, this is the largest screen on the entry-level model. (this 2022 iPhone SE Only 4.7 inches. Dynamic Island.
Some external details are different from those of the iPhone 14. It has a USB-C port instead of lightning, and like the old iPhone SE models, there is only one camera lens on the back. However, it’s a 48MP “2-in-1” with integrated 2x zoom, which is an upgrade to the last SE.
It also gets the action button, customizable physical shortcut button iPhone 15 Pro. On the other hand, it lacks the MAGSAFE charging found on Apple’s more expensive phones: it only supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. This is consistent with the iPhone SE, but for some buyers, it’s still a big downside.
One of the biggest differences is the internal one where you will find the A18 chip. This is a motivational iPhone 16 and 16 PlusAlthough it only has four GPU cores, five out of 16 and 16 and five out of five in the iPhone 16 Pro models. This is also the first iPhone with an internal modem, and Apple is calling C1. Recent iPhones have all used Qualcomm modems, and with the switches switches, the iPhone 16e lost the rest of the 16 series with ultra-wideband 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support. The iPhone 16e still performs well with Sub-6GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6, both of which are more common than their faster cousins.
In addition to fast and smooth performance, the A18 also enables Apple Smart, which the company recently started Activate during onboarding by default. (You can still turn it off in settings.) You get Apple’s Generated AI Writing Tools,,,,, Genmoji,,,,, Image playground,,,,, Visual intelligence,,,,, chatgpt integration and Recent adjustments Notification Summary – All in iPhones under $600. Not bad if you like these things.
The new iPhone 16E has 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage tiers. You can order in black and white finishes.
The 2025 iPhone 16e is priced at $599. Google’s $499 pixels 8a and Samsung’s $400 Galaxy A35 For those who want a more affordable phone with flagship features. you can Book a new iPhone 16e Starting at 8 a.m. on February 21, before the ship date on February 28.
Correction, February 19, 20025, 3:50 pm ET: The story initially said that the iPhone 16e is the cheapest iPhone with $300. The gap between IT and iPhone 16 is actually $200. We apologize for the mistakes.
