iPhone 16E vs. iPhone SE (2022): Comparing Apple's New and Old Budget Phones

Apple's latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E is finally out, three years after the launch of the third-generation iPhone SE. That's a relatively long time for mobile developments to evolve -- and for the sticker price to rise alongside those improvements. The 2022 iPhone SE had a $429 starting price, and the iPhone 16E starts at a notably higher $599. Apple has removed the older, cheaper iPhone SE from its store, so you'll have to buy it secondhand or head to a third-party seller before the phone is out of stock. The iPhone 16E is available now, and you can check out a list of the best deals here. So, what improvements will you find on the iPhone 16E, and how does it compare with its predecessor? Here's everything you need to know. Display and build While the 2022 iPhone SE had a 4.7-inch LCD display, the iPhone 16E levels things up with a 6.1-inch OLED display (still with a 60Hz refresh rate, though; sorry). With the 16E, you still won't get some features found on Apple's pricier f ... Read full article.