As we millennials say, I will talk to you about the “reality” of the iPhone 16e. After a few days, I prefer it to waving the iPhone 16 Pro, at least for testing purposes. I'm not saying throwing a bunch of cash off the Pro version of the iPhone or even the child iPhone 16, but the iPhone 16e checks out all the boxes you need without over-displaying everything Apple can do. I dare say it softens the apple and I like it.
If anything, the iPhone 16e is what happens when Apple dials it just for Essentials. I still don't know what “e” stands for (I tried asking!), but I think it stands for “the exact thing needed”. For Apple fans, the iPhone 16e is a stylish little smartphone you buy for your kids or older, so you can do without psychological gymnastics, i.e., mental gymnastics that figure out how to save some cash on older iPhone models. The iPhone 16E has done everything as it builds on the same processing architecture as the iPhone 16/16 Pro. This phone is also suitable for those who haven't chosen the road yet. The iPhone 16e is the “entry level” to enter the walled garden. Apple bottles are enough experience to appeal to your budget Android device.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple's iPhone 16e is a “necessary” iPhone, with all its privileges in the ecosystem, especially Apple Smart.
advantage
- Start with 128GB of storage
- Same as the A18 chips in other iPhone 16 families
- Even the action button is there
shortcoming
- Camera performance becomes suspicious after 2 times
- MMWave is not supported
- Unable to access magsafe accessories
iPhone 16e Review: Design
Look, this is the iPhone 16
Looking at the dramatic, outside beauty shots.
The third generation iPhone SE is the last “budget” iPhone. That phone looks like it exists for fan service. It has a touch ID, and it returns to the iPhone generation that Apple left when it announced the SE 3. It has almost 64GB of storage and a camera that can't even be photographed in the dark. The 4.7-inch screen is cute, especially in 2022, when we all yell at smaller phones, but in 2025, it's Ant's screen. The Google Pixel A series quickly surpassed the iPhone SE. Apple's “budget” phone calls kept on dates.
The iPhone 16e has a new sense of self. This is not an “budget” Apple phone, but the company wants to invite you to sit at the entrance to the ecosystem, even if it's very bright and slightly cold. It has all the essentials to enjoy the care in the walled garden. The design is a cut-down, lighter version of the iPhone 16. Some people complain that the iPhone 16e isn't colorful enough because it only has black and white, but anyway, you might end up covering this matter anyway.
The iPhone 16e has no dynamic island, but it does have a facial ID and it works as fast as the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. Don't forget to scan yourself with your sunglasses and masks, because typing in a six-digit password is still annoying when trying to do something quickly. The 6.1-inch screen is a Super Retina XDR display, although it has a brightness of 1,200 columns. The charging port is now USB-C and there is Qi wireless charging, but no MagSafe, which is good because you can easily trick the magnet (I've been doing this on Android Year).
The action button can also appear here. I can see that this is the main selling point for this particular iPhone model. This is beneficial for people who buy this phone to help someone alone. Imagine setting shortcuts for routines to dim lights or set FaceTime bookmarks to simplify the task of video.
My favorite part about the iPhone 16e is its lightness relative to the rest of the iPhone lineup – I'm not even talking about the Plus or Pro Max. I'm talking about the phone weighing less than six ounces. The iPhone 16 is on the chart's six ounces right, but it has a prominent glass, which adds to the weight of the Smidge. Apple believes some of us will use assisted phone purchases. I love that I can carry it with me in my wallet with the Pixel 9 Pro, weighing 7 ounces, and I barely feel it. That's the magenta silicone box of Apple.
One camera of the iPhone 16e is a two-in-one fusion camera.
Unlike the iPhone 16 family, there is only one camera sensor on the iPhone 16e. However, this is a 48-MP fusion camera, which is a two-in-one camera system that can be shot at 24-MP and 48-MP resolutions (like the iPhone 16 family). The iPhone 16e's main camera offers some swing rooms with features like portrait mode with depth control. But there is no focus control. There is also no super camera for zooming in or macro photography. If you want to get close to something, you have to walk on it.
The iPhone 16e supports 4K videos from Dolby Vision Video at 60 frames per second, which is enough for anyone who only records to log in. Photography style on the iPhone 16e, it offers my internal emo. I even took photos of the night landscape by keeping the shutter open for a few seconds. All basic camera essentials are on the iPhone 16e, and despite the experience of “fixed” lenses, I'm very satisfied.
Benefits of becoming an iPhone user
The iPhone 16e exists to help new users with the privileges of their ecosystem, especially Apple's sales as a basic utility. Things like emergency SOS, roadside assistance and messaging about satellites will be a miracle of the idea that iPhones are useful to life. Features such as Find Me and Collision Detection will also make it easier for parents to default to their children's digital belts.
Apple Intelligence is another big gain, and the iPhone 16e is on this schedule, making even outliers use AI quickly. I'm still laughing at whether the people I'm joining the platform will use the built-in features, but I can see typing Siri gets the most out of this form factor. I'm not sure about the ability to generate the image playground. Just like on other iPhone 16s, it's fast on iPhone 16e, but I still don't get the desired result, which prevents me from using it. At the very least, you will have something like Apple Intelligence in your mail app to help you filter threads and generative writing help because you hate people too much to construct sentences. Again, Apple's view is that the device gives you access to essentials and even access to AI stuff.
iPhone 16e review: Performance
Apple's local chips
One of Apple's latest priorities is to master its supply chain, so it has full control over the products it produces without relying on third-party suppliers. With the advent of the C1 modem, it is getting there. The only downside of this modem is that it only works with Sub-6GHz 5G networks, so you have a hard time connecting inside the stadium and other overwhelming places. But that's why Apple can issue such a stable battery claim, as most people don't need to keep accessing these things. Apple says this is “the longest battery life even in a 6.1-inch iPhone.” I'm still working on this week's official battery test for updates, but since I set it up five days ago, I've told you that I've hardly charged the iPhone 16E.
Another native part of the iPhone 16e is its processor. The A18 here is not a copy paper chip. The GPU is a quad-core chip, not a five-core like the ones in the regular iPhone 16. That said, this won't slow you down. The Geekbench numbers for GPU performance are only 2,000 points apart between two sibling devices. Apple arcade games such as Hello Kitty Adventure Island and Sonic Dream Team It runs smoothly without IC on iPhone 16e. Pokémon Go is very good. Actually, that's how people will be able to play mobile games at this price point, and it's nice to know that the front-line iPhone can handle subscriptions for Apple Arcade, although it can handle such as Resident Evil 4 and Rob Less, also. (The kid who insists on iPhone will be very happy with the last part.)
The iPhone 16e can run all the same apps and Apple Intelligence tips along with other iPhone 16 families.
iPhone 16e comment: Verdict
Should you buy an iPhone 16e?
I didn't expect worship This phone may prefer the iPhone 16 Pro that I usually use to test software. Using the light alone makes the iPhone 16e happy to be able to handle it. There is little difference in the software experience between the iPhone 16E and iPhone 16, so carrying the entire kit and Caboodle is not necessary. Very good, release. Apple plans to push Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone 16e at the same time as other iPhone 16 families.
The iPhone 16e may not be able to capture objects from far away, nor in neat colors. It also doesn't sync with a large number of MagSafe accessories and devices. Otherwise, you need to lock into the ecosystem and start buying other Apple accessories and subscribe to the service. The iPhone 16e is a portal drug.
I know there will be a debate about the fact that there are cheaper Android devices that offer the same features as the iPhone 16E. I said the iPhone 16e is not suitable for you. This is for Apple users who already use it, who don't want to make a fuss about buying phones from tether family members. By trading and selling, the iPhone 16E can help attract people who want the device but are often limited by high starting costs. This will also be a good choice for anyone who upgrades from an older iPhone 11 or earlier, and it's $200 cheaper than the iPhone 16 with 128GB of storage.
