I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for 24 hours - here's everything I learned
Published on: 2025-07-08 21:02:00
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Apple finally brought back its entry-level phone, the iPhone 16e. The three-year gap from the previous model release gave Apple time to implement a big refresh, including the addition of Apple Intelligence, supported by the A18 chipset, an Apple modem, a larger battery capacity, more storage options, and Face ID, to name a few.
The best part -- it is all packaged into a $599 price tag, hundreds of dollars cheaper than the base iPhone 16 model.
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To find out how the iPhone 16e compares to the rest of the lineup, I switched out my iPhone 16 Pro, which I have been using every day since its release in September, to the iPhone 16e. My findings: I am equally as impressed as I am bewildered. I will go in-depth below.
The software ft. Apple Intelligence
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From the software standpoint, the iPhone 16e delivers everything it promises. The transition from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 1
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