The iPhone 16e is the cheapest iPhone on the roster
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e overnight, a $999 smartphone that's remarkably similar to the iPhone 16, including Apple Intelligence support.
In my reviews of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max last year, I argued that the core iPhone 16 model was the better option for most people. Because Apple has boosted its processing to support Apple Intelligence across both models, the "Pro" differentiator has become less pronounced unless you create content professionally.
But overnight Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. It looks remarkably similar to the core model, including the same 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, an A18 processor and 5G connectivity. The specs are designed to offer Apple Intelligence support at a $999 price point for the 128GB model.
But you just know that Apple has made some sacrifices to achieve that price. So what's been cut? And does it make the 16e a better option than the core iPhone 16 now?
