Apple has finally unveiled the successor to the iPhone SE and it’s the iPhone 16e. This smartphone will still be more affordable than the current iPhones in the market right now but the iPhone 16e will still pack some of the things that Apple is proud of including the A18 chip which is present on the iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, and a single 48MP main camera.
Simple but durable design
On the front, the iPhone 16e features a display with a notch similar to the iPhone 14. It will also have a flat sides with an aluminum material. Apple is also proud that this smartphone would be tough even for drops and it also comes with a ceramic shield for the glass which protects the smartphone from damages and breakage. There’s IP68 Water and dust resistance as well.
Despite being the more affordable smartphone, the iPhone 16e comes with a USB-C port and also an action button. These features are also seen on the bigger brothers. And yes, there’s Face ID on this smartphone.
New Apple chip
The iPhone 16e will pack an A18 chip inside which we have seen on the iPhone 16 and the 16 Plus but this time, the iPhone 16e comes with the first Apple cellular modem called the Apple C1. And since this smartphone runs on A18 chip, this also means that the iPhone 16e will be capable of running the latest AAA games on the App Store and also Apple Intelligence.
Single camera
The simple but beautiful camera layout is back on the iPhone 16e as it comes with a single 48MP main camera. Unlike the previous cameras, the iPhone 16e comes with an integrated 2x telephoto lens which is interesting. As for video recording, the iPhone 16e can record videos at 4K at up to 60fps.
More expensive but still affordable
The iPhone 16e starts at a more expensive price compared to the previous generation. The iPhone 16e now starts at CA$899 in Canada (Php 39,990 in the Philippines)
