Apple has finally unveiled its next entry-level iPhone, the iPhone 16e, marking a significant departure from its predecessors. While it retains the familiar iPhone 14 design and borrows key features from its flagship siblings, the iPhone 16e introduces a host of notable upgrades, including a larger 6.1-inch display, Face ID, and a powerful 48MP camera system.
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. After three years, Apple has finally unveiled its next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e takes over for the iPhone SE in the company's lineup. It borrows the blueprint of the, the fourth-generation iPhone 16e resembles the iPhone 14, the company's 2023 standard (non-Pro) model.
This is the first entry-level model to adopt the iPhone’s modern full-screen design. That means it's also the first with Face ID. At 6.1 inches, this is the biggest screen yet on an entry-level model. (The previous model was only 4.7 inches.) But like Apple's 2017 to 2022 flagships, it has the notch at the top of the display, so you’ll still have to pay for a more expensive model to get rid of it. Some external details differ from those of the iPhone 14. It has a USB-C port instead of Lightning, and like older iPhone SE models, it has only a single camera lens on the back. However, it's a 48MP 2-in-1 with integrated 2x zoom capabilities, which is quite an upgrade over the last SE. On the other hand, it lacks the MagSafe charging found on Apple's more expensive handsets: It only supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. That aligns with the iPhone SE it replaces, but it could still be a big drawback for some buyers. Internally, the iPhone 16e is powered by Apple's A16 Bionic chip, which is the same one found in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. It's also the first iPhone with an in-house modem, which Apple is calling C1. Recent iPhones have all used Qualcomm modems, and with the switch away, the iPhone 16e loses out on the ultra-wideband 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support that the rest of the 16 series has. The iPhone 16e still plays nice with sub-6GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6, both of which are currently far more prevalent than their faster cousins.The new iPhone 16e comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage tiers. You can order it in black and white finishes.This story originally stated that the iPhone 16e was the cheapest iPhone with Apple Intelligence by $300. The gulf between it and the iPhone 16 is actually $200. We apologize for the error
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