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Apple iPhone 16e review: Not quite budget, not quite pro, still a solid Phone
Apr 5, 2025
Apple iPhone 16e
The iPhone SE is gone for good, and in its place, Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e—a device that seems to exist in multiple timelines at once. Is it a budget iPhone? A repackaged iPhone 14? A future-proofed AI machine? The answer: it’s a little bit of this, a little bit of that and then some more.
After spending the past few weeks with the 16e, I’ve been trying to figure out where it really fits in Apple’s scheme of things. On paper, it looks like a solid iPhone: a powerful A18 chip, decent battery life, and the latest Apple Intelligence features. But then you notice the notch, the single rear camera, and the price tag that isn’t exactly “budget.”
It’s not quite the budget-friendly encore fans were expecting after the SE’s farewell, and yet, here it is, trying to hit all the right notes. Read on to know if the iPhone 16e has got what it takes to become your next — or your first — iPhone:
Apple iPhone 16e review: Design, display
It’s an iPhone, so the design is familiar and classy. This is a slim, lightweight phone with a design that Apple has been perfecting for years. It’s comfortable to hold, and unlike pricier models, its camera bump is far less intrusive — meaning it actually sits flat on a table without wobbling around like a seesaw.
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