iPhone 16e reviews praise battery life and C1 chip, but criticize compromises and price
Published on: 2025-11-22 03:02:21
Apple last week announced the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level iPhone with an A18 chip and OLED display that costs $599. A day ahead of the official launch in stores, the first iPhone 16e reviews went live on the internet, and they all talk about battery life, C1 chip, and price.
First iPhone 16e reviews
From the outside, the iPhone 16e looks like an iPhone 14. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch and Face ID. Inside, it has the A18 chip with 8GB RAM, just like the iPhone 16. However, at $599, you miss out on a few things like extra cameras and MagSafe when you choose the iPhone 16e.
When it comes to performance, all the reviews are consistent in saying that the iPhone 16e is one of the best phones in its price category. Despite having a GPU with one less core than the A18 chip in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, the iPhone 16e still performs well for everyday tasks.
However, CNET notes that the difference in GPU performance becomes noticeable with benchmark tests. In this case, the
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