Apple introduced iPhone 16e — their latest budget-friendly smartphone in February 20, 2025. $599 is what is will cost, the iPhone SE 3 it replaces and features the new-gen Apple Intelligence, 48MP sensor, a first for an iPhone from an Apple-designed 5G modem itself in the C1 chipset.
Design and Display
With the iPhone 16e, it has a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display which finally nixed the notch and brings us into a post-Touch ID era.
Front with Ceramic Shield, the front cover IP68 resistant and it has a model in black and white 
Performance and AI capable
Supporting 80% faster performance than the iPhone 11, via A18 chip (thanks to Apple Intelligence) is what the iPhone 16e offers. Enhances user experience with features like Clean Up in Photos, Genmoji, and ChatGPT through Siri (soon)
Camera and Battery
Fusion camera: 48 MP —1x opt zoom4K Dolby Vision recording. The iPhone 16e is linked to have the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone in battery life with life ups to 12 hours longer than all of the other SE models.
Availability and Pricing
February 21 Pre-orders, and availability starting February 28 in 59 countries Base in India from Rs 59,900 and price to be announced in US
Conclusion
iPhone 16e provide great value thanks to its premium options and affordable selling price meaning they are key players in the budget smartphone sector. Powered by AI and essentially, so brilliant that it can easily find a wide user base.
