New iPhone In February?! Apple launched the iPhone 16e on its page on Wednesday, expanding it line of iPhone 16 While also brought a much -needed overhaul in 2022 iPhone SE With a new new name, design, processor and Apple intelligence Features.
The iPhone 16e starts at $ 599 (£ 599, 999 USD), which is $ 170 more than the previous starting price of $ 429. Conversely, regular iPhone 16 It starts at $ 799. The price puts the phone to the higher end of Available phone Market, between rivals like $ 499 Google Pixel 8a And Galaxy S24 Fe on Samsungthat starts at $ 650.
At a time when phone makers are betting on their success in carrying out their own artificial intelligence features in their devices faster than their rivals, Apple makes it clear that his AI is not limited to his expensive devices leaders. Apple's iPhone 16e chip is Apple's chip (the same in iPhone 16 and 16 Plus) to be able to work with apple intelligence. This makes the new Apple phone rarely: a sub-$ 600 device that can work with the same AI features as its more expensive brothers and sisters.
Otherwise, the iPhone 16e has a suggestion for iousubopitic value. The paper seems to be upgrading almost every way to the iPhone SE. But it lacks the main appeals of the iPhone SE: low cost and small design. That is not to say that the iPhone 16e is not worth the starting price of $ 600, which will no doubt be lower with the carrier contracts and launch discounts. But like the old iPhone SE, you have to wonder how long this phone will be relevant?
IPhone 16e will be Available to prepare This Friday, February 21, and will go on sale on Friday, February 28th.
Design of iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e has an action button that can cause a shortcut or start a visual intelligence search.
The design of the iPhone 16e is based on Aluminum body of iPhone 14. The rear glass is a mat, which should help keep the prints accumulate. Instead of a dumb switch, there is a shortcut activation button. Since the iPhone 16e lacks a camera control button, you will be able to activate visual intelligence searches with the action button. The phone has a USB-C charging port (instead of the Lightning Port of iPhone 14).
The iPhone 16e marks the end of Apple that sells a home phone button, which defined the first decade of iPhone designs, dating back from original. The iPhone 16e also has a 6.1-inch screen, which means Apple no longer sells a really small iPhone option. But the screen, locked with a refresh rate of 60Hz, seems like a miss of the apple when most of the budget headphones for Android High refreshing rate of refreshment starts at 90Hz. Also, keep in mind that the iPhone 16e has an notch on the screen and has no dynamic intersection on the island.
Strangely, iPhone 16e doesn't come in color: only black or white.
The Original iPhone SE launched in 2016 and its design was based on iPhone 5s. He advocated a “special edition”, though over the years, some of us were called “small edition”. In 2020, Apple launched it IPhone SE of Second Generation with a design based on iPhone 8 but with the CPU A13 bionic from Series iPhone 11. In 2022, the iPhone SE from a third generation launched. Its design was largely similar to the version in 2020, but it had the A15 bionic chip Series of iPhone 13.
C1 modem and battery of iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e supports Apple intelligence, including entertaining features like Genmoji.
The iPhone 16e also has something that doesn't have another iPhone: Modem designed by Apple 5G. It's called the C1 chip, and in the video for launching Apple's site, the company claims it is “the most efficient modem ever in the iPhone”.
The C1 modem supports 5G, but not the fast millimeter wave 5G found in places like stadiums. Wille is interesting testing of phone calls and data speed after we get our hands on the iPhone 16e.
Apple also says the combination of the A18 and C1 chip increases the efficiency and adds a longer battery life. There are two ways for the phone manufacturer to get customers: reduce the price of the phone and extend the battery life. Until Apple gives us a lower price than SE, its battery life can be the best feature. Again, I look forward to testing 16e.
The new iPhone also lacks charging and Magsafe accessories. No Magsafe is a little fiercer because it means you can't use magnetic accessories and can fill the phone wirelessly at a slow speed of 7.5 watts. (Can charge wired to 20 watts, though.)
iPhone 16e cameras
The rear has a single camera of 48 megapixels.
The iPhone 16e is playing a single rear camera with a 48 megapixel sensor. Until you get even an ultravid option, the main camera has a high enough resolution Cutting the sensor To offer an increase of 2x – not the same as having a second camera, but maybe close.
Around the front is a 12-megapixel camera that supports an ID card and has an automatic selfie focus.
For now the final thoughts of iPhone 16e for now
In one sense, the iPhone 16e carries a mantle of SE series and how Apple uses parts of old iPhone to create affordable. But that name change is also a symbolic change from Apple with an inexpensive Apple phone with an available iPhone 16 – similar to Samsung has its Galaxy Fe models.
By changing the name of the iPhone 16e, it will be iousubopity to see Apple handles updates. Despite the multiple years between the iPhone SE releases, will this be a phone that Apple updates annually? Will there be an iPhone 17e? All this remains to be seen. I am excited to test the iPhone 16e, so be careful about more CNET phone coverage and our review soon.
Apple iPhone 16e specifications vs. Apple iPhone 16, iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 15
| Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Apple iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View size, technology, resolution, refresh rate | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display; 2,532×1,170 pixels; Refresh rate of 60Hz | 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display; Resolution of 2,556 x 1.179 pixels; Refresh rate of 60Hz | 4.7-inch LCD; (1,334×750 pixels); 60 Hz | 6.1-inch OLED; 2.556×1,179 pixels |
| Pixel density | 460ppi | 460ppi | 326pi | 460 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in | 2.82 x 5.81 x 0.31 in |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 167g (5.88 ml) | 170g (6 ml.) | 5.09 ml; 144g | 171G (6.02 ml) |
| Mobile software | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 15 | iOS 17 |
| Camera | 48-megapixels (wide) | 48-megapixels (wide), 12-megapixel (ultravid) | 12-megapixels (wide) | 48-megapixels (wide), 12-megapixel (ultravid) |
| Front camera | 12-megapixels | 12-megapixels | 7-megapixel | 12-megapixels |
| Video recording | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps; Spatial video at 1080p at 30fps | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | A18 | A18 | A15 bionic | A16 bionic |
| RAM/storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Storage expansion | No | No | Nothing | Nothing |
| Battery | Up to 26 hours of video playback, 21 hours transmitted video playback, 90 hours audio playback. 20W Filling Charging, 7.5W Qi Wireless Charging | Up to 22 hours of video playback; Up to 18 hours video playback (transmits). 20W wired filling. Magsafe's wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher; Qi2 to 15W | Not disclosed with battery size (charger not included; supports wireless charging) | Undiscovered; Apple claims up to 20 hours of video playback (16 hours transmits) |
| A fingerprint sensor | No, ID card | Nothing (ID card) | Home button | Nothing (ID card) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | Lightning | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Headphone jack | No | No | Nothing | Nothing |
| Special features | Action button, Apple C1 5G modem, apple intelligence, ceramic shield, emergency sauce, satellite connection, IP68 resistance | Apple intelligence, action button, camera control button, dynamic island, 1 to 2,000 Nits Display Range, IP68 Resistance. Colors: black, white, pink, for sideways, ultramarine. | 5G-enhanced; Supports a speed of charging with 25W; Water resistant (IP67); Dual SIM abilities (Nano-SIM and E-SIM); Wireless charging | Dynamic island; 5G (MMW/SUB6); Magsafe; water resistant (IP68); wireless charging; ESIM; satellite connection |
| American price starts in | $ 599 (128 GB), $ 699 (256 GB), $ 899 (512 GB) | $ 799 (128 GB), $ 899 (256 GB), $ 1,099 (512 GB) | $ 399 (64 GB), $ 449 (128 GB), $ 549 (256 GB) | $ 799 (128 GB), $ 899 (256 GB), $ 1,099 (512 GB) |
| The cost of the UK starts from | 599 pounds (128 GB), 699 pounds (256 GB), 899 pounds (512 GB) | 799 pounds (128 GB), 899 pounds (256 GB), £ 1,099 (512 GB) | 419 pounds (64 GB), 469 pounds (128 GB), 569 pounds (256 GB) | 799 pounds (128 GB), 899 pounds (256 GB), £ 1,099 (512 GB) |
| Price in Australia begins in | AU $ 999 (128 GB), 1,199 USD (256 GB), 1,549 USD (512 GB) | 1,399 USD (128 GB), 1,599 USD (256 GB), 1,949 USD (512 GB) | I'm $ 749 (64 GB), i $ 829 (128 GB), my $ 999 (256 GB) | AU 1,499 USD (128 GB), 1,699 USD (256 GB), AU 2,049 USD (512 GB) |