Apple iPhone 16e

Excellent size for one hand use ; Single camera is surprisingly good ; 2x telephoto is detailed and sharp ; Vivid Super Retina display ; Phenomenal battery life

Camera lacks details when zooming ; Inconsistency in camera at different focal lengths ; Display is only 60Hz ; Apple Intelligence is not essential ; Lacks MagSafe

“The iPhone 16e is built for someone who has never had an iPhone before. It offers a no-frills essentials-only iPhone experience that is ideal if you’re joining Apple’s ecosystem, but will leave you wanting if you’ve had a more capable iPhone in the...

A welcome update to the entry-level iPhone ; All the Apple Intelligence features ; Nice design for the price ; Great battery life

A large selection of missing features, like MagSafe ; Single rear camera is a bit limiting in 2025 ; The iPhone 16 isn’t that much more expensive

The iPhone 16e isn’t an exciting iPhone. But it is an iPhone that gets the job done. It has all the tentpole features most will expect and comes at a price that is, on paper at least, tempting. For those who want the best iPhone, the iPhone 16 Pro...

Likable design, durable and lightweight.

Neither compact (not as an SE, or a mini)...

The iPhone 16e is worth getting if you live in the US and the UK for being a solid phone at a reasonable price. In the EU, however, it is an overpriced midrange phone that will evoke raised eyebrows and chuckles, but sales - doubtful. Not at that price...

Just as powerful as the iPhone 16 ; Leading battery life ; Sharp screen ; Dependable cameras ; USB-C port ; Apple Intelligence runs well

Screen is not as bright as on the iPhone 16 ; No mmWave 5G, Ultra Wideband, or Wi-Fi 7 ; Lacks ultra-wide and telephoto cameras ; No MagSafe charging support

The iPhone 16e gracefully fulfills its role as the most affordable member of Apple's iPhone family without compromising the core experience.

I’d rather have a cool magnetic accessory system and a neat quick-glance display feature built into my phone than Apple Intelligence, especially for $600. It doesn’t quite add up for me, but maybe the math looks a little different for you.

Great performance—one less GPU core doesn’t noticeably impact gaming. Excellent battery life. Reliable camera. Works with Apple Intelligence (if you care).

Questionable value. No MagSafe. No ultra-wideband chip for precise AirTag tracking. 60-Hz screen. Only one rear camera.

Amazing battery life ; Extremely lightweight ; Stunning screen

Not very many ports ; On the pricey side ; Definitely not a pro level device

A great portable laptop with enough battery to last you days at a time, perfect for those who are looking to commute often. You also get a stunning OLED screen which is lovely to watch movies and videos on.

Feels premium ; Camera snaps great photos ; A18 chip offers snappy performance

Roughly $100 too expensive ; Sizable bezels ; No ultra-wide lens

Apple’s new iPhone 16e is aimed at users on a budget, sporting many popular iPhone features while being priced much lower than its flagship counterpart, the iPhone 16.