New 'must-know' features on iPhone 16e

So what are the highlights of the iPhone 16e? Below are the interesting features and information that users should not miss about the product.

A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support

The iPhone 16e is equipped with the A18 chip, similar to the latest iPhone 16 model, along with the ability to support Apple Intelligence. These are two highlights that help the iPhone 16e attract users, especially when the iPhone 14 series and non-Pro iPhone 15 models do not have this feature. With a lower price than the iPhone 15, the iPhone 16e promises to be an attractive choice for those who love AI technology.

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Price is higher than expected

While many expected the iPhone 16e to be priced the same as its predecessor, Apple surprised everyone by announcing a starting price of $599 for the 128GB model. This suggests that Apple is changing its pricing strategy, leaving those looking for a cheap iPhone with few options.

iPhone 14 and iPhone SE 3 production

One notable piece of information is that Apple has decided to discontinue the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE 3. Instead, the iPhone 16e will replace the iPhone 14 series. This means that consumers will no longer have the opportunity to own the iPhone 14 Plus, the cheapest large-sized iPhone model available.

Impressive battery life

While the price of the iPhone 16e may be surprising, its battery life is a big plus. The iPhone 16e has up to 26 hours of offline video playback, a nearly 20% improvement over the iPhone 15. Additionally, audio playback time also reaches 90 hours, a 12% increase over the previous model.

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Simple but powerful camera

One of the most notable things is that the iPhone 16e only has a single rear camera. While this may disappoint many people, if the camera is similar to the 48 MP on the iPhone 15 and 16, users can still be satisfied with the image quality. The 48 MP camera not only supports cropping the sensor to improve zoom capabilities but also allows for 2X zoom portrait photography. Moreover, the iPhone is still famous for its top-quality video recording capabilities, giving users an impressive photography experience even with just one lens.

New action button

Another highlight is the appearance of the action button, a worthy hardware addition from Apple. This button makes it easy for users to access features without having to use the camera control button, which many users feel is unnecessary.

Attractive price

In terms of price, the iPhone 16e is considered a more attractive option than the iPhone 15, with a lower price but many outstanding advantages. The product is equipped with a faster A18 chip with 8 GB RAM, supports Apple Intelligence and has a longer battery life, giving users a significant advantage.

Missing MagSafe

However, a major drawback is that the iPhone 16e does not support the MagSafe feature, which many people feel disappointed. Although it is still possible to use wireless charging via a standard Qi charger, the charging speed is only 7.5W, which is lower than expected.

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No Dynamic Island

Unlike the iPhone 15 and later models, the iPhone 16e uses a notch instead of the Dynamic Island feature. While some may find it lacking, many believe that Dynamic Island doesn't really add much value.

Limited screen brightness

One of the downsides of the iPhone 16e is the lower screen brightness, reaching only 1,200 nits compared to 1,600 nits on the iPhone 15 and 16. This can make outdoor use more difficult.

A18 chip with limited GPU

Both the iPhone 16 and 16e are powered by the A18 chip, but the GPU on the iPhone 16 has 5 cores, while the iPhone 16e only has 4 cores. However, this may not affect the user experience much, unless they are a gamer who regularly plays heavy games like Resident Evil.

The first Apple C1 modem

The iPhone 16e is the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house modem, the C1. Despite the billions of dollars and years of development that Apple has invested in this modem, it was only briefly mentioned during the launch. Apple claims it is the 'most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone', but it remains to be seen whether it works efficiently and without signal reception issues.

Bigger battery

Although Apple has not officially announced the battery capacity, with a longer battery life than the iPhone 16, many people predict that the iPhone 16e may have a battery from 3,700 mAh to 3,900 mAh, higher than the iPhone 16's about 3,500 mAh.

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Redesigned internal structure

To accommodate the larger battery, the internal structure of the iPhone 16e has been tweaked, while also making repairs easier.

Visual intelligence

Although there is no Camera Control, iPhone 16e is still equipped with visual intelligence technology through Action Button to help users experience new features.

Only two colors

Surprisingly, the iPhone 16e only comes in two color options: matte white and matte black. Many users are confused by Apple's decision, as other iPhone models usually come in a variety of colors. Perhaps this is Apple's strategy to encourage consumers to switch to higher-end models.

Different design

The iPhone 16e's design also differs from modern iPhone models. The back of the device is completely flat, similar to the iPhone 13 and 14, while newer models like the iPhone 15 and 16 have a more curved back design with softer edges.

Lack of spatial image support

Another notable point is that the iPhone 16e does not support the Spatial Photo feature, an impressive 3D photo format on the Vision Pro mixed reality glasses. While this feature can bring an interesting experience, due to the high price of the Vision Pro glasses, not many users own this device. Therefore, the iPhone 16e's lack of this feature may not be a big problem.

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No macro mode

The iPhone 16e also lacks a macro mode due to the lack of an ultra-wide camera. This may disappoint those who love taking detailed photos, but it is a necessary sacrifice to keep the product price reasonable.

Lesley Montoya

Update 23 February 2025