I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the 16e for two weeks - here's my buying advice update
Published on: 2025-06-05 22:00:14
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Apple recently launched its new entry-level iPhone 16e, with a three-year gap from the previous model giving the company time to implement a major refresh, including Apple Intelligence, an A18 chipset, a new cellular modem, a larger battery capacity, Face ID, and much more.
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The best part -- it is all packaged into a $599 handset, sold for hundreds of dollars less than the base iPhone 16 model. If you're shopping for a modern-day iPhone for less money, your time may well be now.
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 since its September release, for the iPhone 16e. My findings: I am equally impressed as I am surprised. Read on.
1. The software (featuring Apple Intelligence)
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From the software standpoint, the iPhone 16e delivers everything it promises. T
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