Three years later, Apple finally introduced her next entry-level iPhone. The iPhone 16e is owned by the iPhone SE in the company's line. He is borrowering the plan iPhone 14 and presses this (among other changes) an updated processor, which is ready for Apple IntelligenceA field for $ 599, this is the cheapest AI-adjusted iPhone for $ 200.
How Drenches are offeredThe fourth-generation iPhone 16e is reminiscent of the iPhone 14, the model of Standard (non-Pro) of the company 2023. This is the first initial level model that has adopted a modern iPhone full -screen design. This means that this is also the first with the identifier of the face. For 6.1 inches, this is the largest screen on the entry -level model. ( 2022 iPhone se It is only 4.7 inches), but, as in the flagships of Apple from 2017 to 2022, it has a step in the upper part of the display, so you still have to pay for a more expensive model to get Dynamic islandField
Some external details differ from the details of the iPhone 14. It has a USB-C port instead of lightning, and, like the older iPhone SE models, it has only one camera lens on the back panel. Nevertheless, this is a 48-megapixel “2-in-1” with integrated 2-fold Zoom capabilities, which is quite updated compared to the latter SE.
He also receives an action button, a customizable physical button, which debuted iPhone 15 ProThe field on the other hand, it does not have enough charging Magsafe, found on more expensive Apple phones: it supports only QI wireless charging up to 7.5 watts. This is consistent with the iPhone SE, which he replaces, but this can still be a big drawback for some customers.
One of the biggest differences is inside, where you will find the A18 chip. This is the same thing that nourishes iPhone 16 and 16 PlusAlthough it has only four cores of graphic processors compared to five in 16 and 16 and six in iPhone 16 Pro models. It is also the first iPhone with the internal modem that Apple calls C1. All the recent iPhone used Qualcomm modems, and with Switch Away iPhone 16E loses its extensive support ultra 5G and Wi-Fi 7, which is the rest of the 16 series. The iPhone 16 still plays well with the Sub-6 GHz 5G and Wi-Fi 6, both of which are currently much more common than their faster cousins.
In addition to quick and smooth performance, the A18 allows Apple Intelligence, which the company has recently begun Default activation during adaptationField (you can still turn it off in the settings.) You get a generative artificial intelligence Apple Writing toolsIN GenmojiIN Image playgroundIN Visual intelligenceIN CATGPT integration And Recently configured Summary of notifications-all in the iPhone for $ 600. Not bad if you love these things.
The new iPhone 16e is supplied at 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. You can order it with a black -white finish.
For $ 599, the iPhone 16e 2025 is estimated in several compared to Google $ 499 Pixel 8a And Samsung Galaxy A35 for $ 400. For those who want flagship functions in a more affordable phone. You can Pre -order the new iPhone 16e Starting from February 21 at 8 am to eastern time, on the eve of its dates of the ship on February 28.
Correction, February 19, 2025, 15:50 East time: This story initially states that the iPhone 16E was the cheapest iPhone with Apple Intelligence for $ 300. The bay between him and the iPhone 16 actually is $ 200. We apologize for the mistake.