iPhone 16e has five key upgrades to entice iPhone 15 users
Published on: 2025-07-16 00:06:17
Apple’s new iPhone 16e isn’t quite as budget-friendly as the iPhone SE it replaced, but it’s still a fantastic option for users looking to upgrade without breaking the bank. For iPhone 15 owners specifically, there are five big upgrades that come with the iPhone 16e vs. your current 15.
#1: Apple Intelligence support
Apple tends to offer pretty solid ongoing support for its devices years after launch. But controversially, the base iPhone 15 and 15 Plus do not support Apple Intelligence despite debuting only a year prior to AI’s launch.
Whatever you think of the Apple Intelligence features that are available so far, future iOS updates will only continue adding to the iPhone’s AI capabilities. And if you buy an iPhone 16e, you’ll get all of those features thrown in. If you stick with your iPhone 15, you’ll continue to miss out.
#2: A18 chip
The iPhone 16e is launching less than 18 months after the iPhone 15, but its chip is a full two generations better. The A18 included in the new
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