Apple has announced a new, cheaper version of the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16e is the first affordable iPhone to feature Apple Intelligence. It is powered by Apple's latest-generation A18 chip, which delivers fast, smooth performance and incredible power efficiency. The iPhone 16e costs $599 and will go on sale on February 28.
In recent years, Apple has faced increased competition from Google and Samsung in both the budget smartphone market and the field of artificial intelligence.
While more expensive than the SE, the iPhone 16e may be more attractive to those who want a device similar to Apple's more modern models. The iPhone SE was the last to have a traditional "Home" button and front-facing fingerprint sensor, which Apple began to abandon in 2017 with the iPhone X. The iPhone SE is now available for iOS and Android.
Apple claims that the new 5G modem in the iPhone 16e is "the most efficient ever installed in an iPhone." The iPhone 16e has a longer battery life, 11-12 hours longer than all generations of the iPhone SE. It also offers convenient charging options, including wireless charging and USB-C.
Unlike the iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e shares many similarities with the iPhone 16, allowing it to fit in with Apple's current lineup. Both phones feature a 6.1-inch display, Face ID, a 48-megapixel camera, and an action button. However, the iPhone 16e is less expensive and lacks a wide-angle camera and a camera control button. It has the same processor as the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup, which allows it to run Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence has so far only been available on the 2023 iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, and Pro Max models, as well as some iPads and Macs.
