iPhone 16e
Apple's $599 entry-level iPhone gets mixed reviews
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Release date: February 28, 2025
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Review round-up
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CNET – Patrick Holland
85iPhone 16E Review: Apple's Cheapest iPhone Has a Big Battery
The iPhone 16E could be a solid option for teenagers as well as adults who don’t care about having the most cutting-edge phone tech, especially if they’re on an iPhone that’s four or five years old.
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TechRadar – Lance Ulanoff
80iPhone 16e review: the affordable iPhone gets smart
iPhone 16e represents a whole new class of affordable iPhone. It has an excellent screen, powerful performance, a cutting-edge CPU with Apple Intelligence, and even an all-new C1 modem.
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AppleInsider – Andrew O'Hara
80iPhone 16e review: a lot of iPhone for $599
This phone is predominantly for those users who are walking into an Apple Store, Verizon, Best Buy, or some other retail outlet and asking what is the newest and most affordable iPhone they can get.
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Tom's Guide – John Velasco
80iPhone 16e review: great value with one big catch
I would personally spend the extra $200 for the iPhone 16, but if your budget’s tight, then go with the iPhone 16e because of its sweet camera performance and Apple Intelligence features.
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The Verge – Allison Johnson
70iPhone 16E review: the new normal
If you’re coming from an older iPhone like an 11, don’t want to spend a lot, and don’t care about MagSafe or an ultrawide camera, then the 16E kind of makes sense.
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Wired – Julian Chokkattu
70Apple iPhone 16E Review: Battery Life for Days
The best iPhone 16e feature? Battery life. Considering this is a 6.1-inch iPhone, which historically perform the lowest in battery tests, this is a welcome surprise.
Video reviews
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MKBHD
iPhone 16e Review: Who Are You?
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iJustine
iPhone 16e Review: BEST iPhone for Less!
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GadgetMatch
iPhone 16e Review: BEST iPhone for Less!
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Mr Mobile
iPhone 16e Review: A Phone That (e)xists
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TechOdyssey
iPhone 16E Review // Should You Buy It?
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MacRumors
iPhone 16e Review: I Was Wrong About It
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iPhone 16e Price History
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How much should I pay?
$499 after a basic trade-in
Upgrading from iPhone SE 3 will net you at least $100 toward the new iPhone 16e, making it $499 if you trade in your three-year-old basic iPhone. But the $799 iPhone 16 is an all-around better device.
