I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for a weekend - here's everything I learned

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple finally rolled out a new entry-level phone in 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. Also: Best of MWC 2025: The 7 most impressive products you don't want to miss 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, for the iPhone 16e. My findings: I am equally as impressed as I am surprised. I will go in-depth below. 1. The software ft. Apple Intelligence Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET From the software standpoint, the iPhone 16e delivers everything it promises. The transition from the iPhone 16 Pro ... Read full article.