Apple Drops iPhone 16E—For Budget-Conscious Consumers

Tech and Gadgets

Feb 28

Written By Damian Nicholas

Expanding its iPhone 16 lineup to five models.

Tech & Gadgets

Words by Damian Nicholas | 3 Minute Read

Last Wednesday, Apple announced the latest addition to its lineup of smartphones: the iPhone 16e. This model is set to become the most accessible offering in the iPhone 16 series, with a starting price of $599. Despite its affordability, the iPhone 16e comes packed with innovative features and top-tier performance, positioning it as a formidable option in the crowded smartphone market.

The iPhone 16e features a sleek design available in black and white matte finishes, showcasing a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. Apple claims this model delivers the longest battery life ever seen in a 6.1-inch iPhone, boasting an impressive 12 hours more than its predecessors in the SE lineup. This extended battery life could be a game-changer for users who rely on their devices throughout the day.

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At the heart of the iPhone 16e lies the powerful A18 chip, which includes a 6-core CPU that is 80% faster than the A13 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 11. Additionally, it features a 4-core GPU designed for optimized graphics performance. Perhaps most exciting for those interested in artificial intelligence, the new 16-core Neural Engine enables generative and machine learning models to perform up to six times faster than previous iterations.

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Built into the operating system is Apple Intelligence, which introduces a suite of helpful features. For instance, the “Clean Up” function can efficiently remove unwanted elements from photos, while “Genmoji” allows users to create custom emojis tailored to their preferences. Siri has also received an upgrade, featuring more conversational interactions and greater context awareness. A notable addition is the integration of ChatGPT, which enables users to access the chatbot for everyday assistance seamlessly.

One of the standout features of the iPhone 16e is the newly introduced Action Button, located just above the volume controls. This customizable button can be programmed to perform various functions, such as opening the camera, activating the flashlight, switching between Ring and Silent modes, or even recognizing music through Shazam. Moreover, it offers visual intelligence capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence, allowing users to educate themselves about objects and places, summarize and translate text, and identify plants or animals.

The new iPhone 16e are now available, both in-store and online at Apple’s website. This new model will offer storage options of 128GB for $599, 256GB for $699, and 512GB for $899. The broader iPhone 16 lineup includes models at various price points, with the standard iPhone 16 starting at $799 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max reaching up to $1,599. Checkout the new iPhone 16e in the video below.

Damian Nicholas

Editor-in-Chief, Frasspot

Damian Nicholas is the editor-in-chief for Frasspot. He manage all content, production, and consumer experiences across all platforms. He has contributed as editor-in-chief since December 2019.

Feb 28, 2025

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