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Apple Launches iPhone 16e as Budget-Friendly Option with AI Features

The iPhone 16e replaces the SE line, offering the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, and a $599 starting price, but lacks some features found in the iPhone 15.

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Multiple iPhone 16e phones with the new C1 cellular modem are stress tested at an Apple lab in Sunnyvale, California, on February 18, 2025.
People walk by an Apple store in Glendale, California, on December 26.

Overview

  • The iPhone 16e is now Apple's most affordable smartphone, starting at $599, and replaces the discontinued iPhone SE line.
  • It features the A18 chip, a 6.1-inch OLED display, and introduces Apple Intelligence, enabling advanced AI functionalities like enhanced Siri capabilities and photo editing tools.
  • The iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe, has slower wireless charging, and includes only one rear camera compared to the dual-camera setup on the iPhone 15.
  • While the iPhone 15 offers a more modern design with Dynamic Island and better camera features, the 16e provides a cost-effective entry point to Apple's AI ecosystem.
  • Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e are now open, with availability starting February 28 through Apple and major retailers.