Apple Introduces iPhone 16e as Affordable Addition to iPhone 16 Lineup

The iPhone 16e features Apple's A18 chip, a new C1 modem, and a single-camera system, replacing older models like the iPhone 14 and SE 3.

The iPhone 16e is priced at $599, making it the most affordable model in the iPhone 16 series, with pre-orders starting February 21 and sales beginning February 28.
It is powered by Apple's A18 chip and includes the company's first in-house C1 5G modem, designed for improved power efficiency and reliable 5G connectivity, though it lacks mmWave 5G support.
The phone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, and a 12-megapixel front camera, but omits the Dynamic Island found on other iPhone 16 models.
The iPhone 16e includes the customizable Action Button and supports Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence and Writing Tools, previously exclusive to higher-end models.
Apple has discontinued the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE 3, positioning the iPhone 16e as a replacement with more advanced features at a similar price point.