Apple’s newest member of the iPhone family, the iPhone 16e, has now officially arrived. The new device is available now at Apple Stores and other retailers. Here’s everything you should know about the iPhone 16e and its features.
Apple Stores and more now selling iPhone 16e, here’s what to expect
The iPhone 16e is a brand new model in Apple’s iPhone lineup, here’s an overview of the feature highlights:
- 6.1-inch OLED edge-to-edge display with a notch
- Face ID and no Home Button
- full Apple Intelligence support
- A18 chip with 8GB RAM, same as the standard iPhone 16
- best battery life ever in a 6.1-inch iPhone
- 48MP main camera
- Apple’s new C1 modem
- customizable Action button
- USB-C port for charging and connectivity
Several of the features are borrowed from the flagship iPhone 16 launched last fall, but at a lower price.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB of storage, as opposed to $799 for the base iPhone 16 with the same storage.
To achieve the lower price, here are some of the biggest cuts Apple made compared to the standard iPhone 16:
- no Ultra Wide camera, just the standard camera
- no Camera Control button
- no MagSafe, but wireless charging is still supported
- notch instead of Dynamic Island
Should I upgrade? iPhone 16e feature comparisons
For in-depth comparisons of the iPhone 16e to other iPhone models, see the following articles:
If you’re looking to move up from an older iPhone model, Apple notes that you can get trade-in credit for a qualifying device trade. Special carrier offers can also bring steep discounts on an upgrade.
The Apple Trade-In program makes it easier and quicker than ever to upgrade from an older device. Customers purchasing iPhone 16e can receive up to $120 in credit when they trade in iPhone 11 — or now with a carrier offer, up to $599 in credit — and receive help activating their new device at their local Apple Store.
Do you plan to upgrade to an iPhone 16e? Which model are you coming from? Let us know in the comments.
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