If you are looking for an iPhone that’s easier on the wallet but still gives you that smooth Apple experience, the iPhone 16 e might be the one to consider. In this blog, we’ll talk about its camera, performance, and everything else you should know about the device.
DESIGN AND DISPLAY
The iPhone 16 e features a 6.1-inch OLED display. It comes with Super Retina XDR technology and supports up to 90Hz refresh rate (a first for the e series). The body is made with aluminium sides and a Ceramic Shield front and back, gives a premium feel and a nice look.
PERFORMANCE AND SOFTWARE
A17 Bionic Chip (slightly under clocked)
It has Apple’s A17 Bionic chip (the same as the iPhone 15 Pro but slightly tuned down). It is best for multitasking provides help for camera and games without any lag and performance breakage.
MEMORY AND STORAGE OPTIONS
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
It runs on iOS 18, with all the new features like Smart Widgets, Enhanced Siri, and AI-powered Photo Editor also having the latest Apple Intelligence (Ai).
CAMERA CAPABILITIES
Dual lens rear setup
Main (wide): 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Front selfie camera
12 MP
Video Recording
Rear: 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps
Front: 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps
Camera Features
It supports sensor-shift OIS, Deep Fusion, Night mode, Cinematic mode, and Apple’s all new Smart HDR 6.
BATTERY LIFE AND CHARGING
The iPhone 16 e contains a 3279 mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging (~50% in 30 min), Mag Safe wireless charging, and Qi2 support for more reliable charging. It has got a type c port which is universal and charger is available worldwide.
PRICING
You can buy it online or in offline stores near you.
It is the best affordable iPhone with Ai
United States (USD): ~$699 (128 GB)
United Kingdom (GBP): ~£649 (128 GB)
Pakistan (PKR): ₨ 199,999
What’s good
- The display looks sharp and brighter finally has a higher refresh rate, so it feels smoother and soft.
- You get the latest iOS and Apple will keep updating it for a long time
- The cameras are reliable and take great photos, day or night by just having a single camera or can take much better photos.
- Battery life is better than older “e” models and it charges fast and efficiently.
- It feels solid and premium like you’d expect from an iPhone as they are always.
- MagSafe is a nice extra for wireless charging and accessories.
- It is the most portable iPhone due to its size.
What’s not so great
- It’s still a bit costly for an “affordable” iPhone.
- No telephoto lens, so zoom shots aren’t as sharp just having 1 camera setup.
- No always-on display like the Pro and pro max models
- Storage is not expandable, as usual with iPhones but it’s normal for the iPhone users as it’s always the case.
FINAL VERDICT
If you’ve always wanted a new iPhone but didn’t want to spend crazy amount of money, the iPhone 16 e hits a sweet spot. You get a smooth display, great cameras, solid performance, and years of software updates all wrapped in a simple and cheap device.