Is the iPhone 16e worth the price? No, and the price difference is not worth it

Apple launched iPhone 16e The new one is a less expensive option compared to the iPhone 16. Although many specifications are similar between the two devices, there are more than 25 differences between the iPhone 16e and the iPhone 16, and everyone interested in this new device should know all of these differences, because from our point of view it is not worth paying this price for it.


From Apple's point of view, this is a mid-range phone, so it's natural that it won't have all the specs of the iPhone 16, which is closer to it. But Apple has hidden some important differences from users.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a photo of two iPhones stacked together, showing Apple's iPhone 16e, starting at $599, with a generous 128GB storage option.

There's a $200 difference between the two phones, with the iPhone 16e starting at $599 compared to $799 for the iPhone 16. That price drop comes at the expense of some features.


screen and design

Front viewThe iPhone 16e uses the traditional notch like the iPhone X series, while the iPhone 16 comes with the “Dynamic Island” feature, which of course gives a modern look.

screen protectionBoth the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 feature Ceramic Shield protection, but the iPhone 16 comes with the latest generation of this technology, which features an improved composition that increases its durability by 50% compared to the first generation, making it twice as strong as any glass used in other smartphones.

In contrast, the iPhone 16e has the previous generation of “Ceramic Shield,” which means its screen protection is slightly less than that of the iPhone XNUMX. 

When you buy the iPhone 16e, you will lose the important feature of the dynamic island and you will also lose 50% better screen protection than the iPhone 16


Screen brightness

◉ The brightness of the iPhone 16e reaches 800 nits in normal mode and 1200 nits in HDR mode.

◉ While the iPhone 16 features a higher brightness of up to 1000 nits in normal mode and 1600 nits in HDR mode, with the possibility of its outdoor brightness reaching 2000 nits.

When you buy the iPhone 16e, you will get a screen that is much less bright than the iPhone 16 screen.


Colors

◉ The iPhone 16e features a simple glass back with a traditional design without any special additions or technologies, and is available in two colors: white and black.

◉ As for the iPhone 16, it comes with a glass back with color additions, and with wider options including white, black, dark blue Ultramarine, turquoise Teal and pink.

When you buy the iPhone 16e, you will choose between only two colors, compared to five colors in the iPhone 16


Camera and imaging functions

Shooting angleThe iPhone 16e has a 12MP wide camera with 1x or 2x optical zoom options, while the iPhone 16 offers wider zoom options including 0.5x, 1x, and 2x.

Image stabilizationThe iPhone 16e uses a traditional optical image stabilization system (OIS), which relies on moving the lens itself to compensate for vibrations.

While the iPhone 16 relies on Sensor-Shift OIS technology, here it relies on moving the entire camera sensor, which provides better stability and higher stability when shooting.

Photography stylesThe iPhone 16e introduces Portrait mode with Depth Control, while the iPhone 16 raises the bar with advanced Portrait modes, new portrait modes, macro photography, space photography, and a Cinematic mode that supports up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps.

motion modeThe iPhone 16 has advanced photography features like “Motion Mode” to record more dynamic shots. This feature is not available on the iPhone 16e.

◉ The iPhone 16e does not have a “Camera Control” button that provides faster access to photo and video tools like the iPhone 16.

When you buy the iPhone 16e, you will lose a lot in the field of photography, most importantly optical stabilization, so the pictures may be worse when moving. You will benefit from the motion mode, macro, and cinematic photography. You will also lose a dedicated button for the camera.


Performance and Processors

From iPhoneIslam.com, the Apple A18 chip with glowing edges against a dark, abstract background hints at what's coming with the iPhone SE 4. Experience it next month.

◉ The two phones share the A18 processor, but the GPU is different; the iPhone 16e has a quad-core GPU versus the iPhone 16's XNUMX-core.

◉ In terms of connectivity, the iPhone 16e uses the Apple C1 modem, while the iPhone 16 relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem. The iPhone 16 also supports Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 6 in the iPhone 16e.

From iPhoneIslam.com, A close-up of the smartphone's internals reveals a black "Apple C1" chip intricately woven between circuits and connectors, hinting at advanced technology perhaps from the rumored new iPhone 16e.

When you buy an iPhone 16e, gaming efficiency will be lower due to the quad-core and not the quintuple core in the graphics processor, less efficiency in wireless communication due to the lack of support for Wi-Fi 7, and also the lack of support for some 5G technologies.


Battery and charging

From iPhoneIslam.com, a smartphone connected to a Ugreen charger displays a battery icon with “72% charged” on its screen.

◉ The iPhone 16e offers a long-lasting battery life of up to 26 hours. It supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 watts, which is a lower capacity compared to the iPhone 16 as it will come.

◉ While the battery life in the iPhone 16 varies between 22 and 27 hours depending on the model, it has a 3561 mAh battery, which is a 6.33% increase compared to the iPhone 15. It supports MagSafe wireless charging with a capacity of up to 25 watts with a power adapter with a capacity of 30 watts or higher, in addition to Qi2 wireless charging with a capacity of up to 15 watts. With full compatibility with MagSafe accessories such as cases, wallets, and wireless chargers, this feature is not available on the iPhone 16e.

Please note that the iPhone 16e offers long battery life, but with less wireless charging capabilities compared to the iPhone 16.

When you buy the iPhone 16e, you will not get MagSafe and wireless charging speeds are significantly lower than the iPhone 16


Conclusion

If you're looking for a device that offers most of the features of the iPhone 16 at a reasonable price, the iPhone 16e doesn't offer that for you :) Because with the $200 you think you'll save, you'll lose a lot, including...

  1. Dynamic Island
  2. Better screen protection
  3. Good screen brightness
  4. Several colors to choose from
  5. Lots of photography
  6. 5-core graphics processor
  7. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and some communication technologies
  8. MagSafe feature
  9. Wireless charging speed up to 25W
  10. Other small and important details

Is the $200 difference worth all these sacrifices? You may get good battery performance compared to the iPhone 16, but what about all those other features, like the dynamic island, photography features, and screen brightness.

We're not saying the iPhone 16e is a bad device, it's definitely a decent device, and all the features you'll miss out on compared to the iPhone 16 may not be important to some, but we think the pricing of this device is wrong and it would be a good option if it was priced at $499, so forget Apple's advertising that it's a well-priced device...

As the saying goes:

Not all that glitters is gold

Which phone do you prefer? Do you think the savings with the iPhone 16e are worth giving up some features? Share your opinion with us in the comments!

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Muhammed Mansour

As usual, Apple continues to fool its customers and laugh at them!!!
Other phones like OnePlus, Xiaomi or Huawei offer phones with the highest level of technology and the highest category and at the price of this iPhone.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Mohamed Mansour 👋, We appreciate your comment and understand that tastes differ. 🍎 Apple has its own philosophy in presenting its products, which may not suit everyone. But undoubtedly, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Huawei phones are also great options! 📱😊 It seems that you are someone who is looking for advanced technology at reasonable prices, and these are great characteristics in choosing a mobile phone. All companies have unique advantages that make the competition in the mobile phone market interesting! 🌐🚀

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wael

May God bless you for mentioning the differences, SE category lovers, but the difference in specifications and price makes me change my mind and think about alternatives...

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Wael 🙋‍♂️, It seems that you are suffering from swinging between heart and mind, are you confused? 😅 It's okay, let us help you. Yes, the differences in specifications and price can make the choice really difficult. But we always have to remember that the value lies in using the device and its experience, not just in the technical specifications. If your budget is a little tight, the iPhone SE will still be a great choice of course! 📱😉 But if you have more flexibility in your budget, the iPhone 16 will meet your needs better. Good luck in making your decision! 💪🍀

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Meddad 11

I thank the iPhone Gram bloggers - formerly iPhone Islam - for being fair to the device and not going to drum up support for the device like some Apple device reviewers who are fans of it.

Thank you very much.. from your old followers 🌹

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Ali Hussein Al-Mirfadi

Frankly, Apple launches failed phones, but I have never seen anything worse than this. I don’t know if Apple has any thinking. My opinion is, will people accept the price?

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Ali Hussein Al Marfadi! 🙌🏼 It seems that you are not a die-hard Apple fan like me 😅 But the beauty of life is diversity, right? 🌈 As for Apple's prices, they are considered part of the company's strategy to provide high-quality products, and this is justified for many users. But yes, their price may be high for some. 💸 However, Apple also offers less expensive options, as is the case with the iPhone 16e. So there is always an option for everyone according to their needs and budget. 📱🍎

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Hussam

“Not all that glitters is gold.” Many thanks to whoever wrote this article.

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Faris Al Janabi

Greetings to you. The update for the iPhone iOS 18.4 Beta has been released. Is there anything new in it that is worth downloading? My phone is an iPhone 15 pro max.

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Fares Al-Janabi 🙋‍♂️, As for the iOS 18.4 Beta update, beta updates are often full of bugs and may cause performance issues. So, unless you are a developer or someone who enjoys trying things out before everyone else, I would suggest you wait until the official update is released. 😊📱🚀 On another note, your iPhone 15 Pro Max is a really great and powerful device! 👌💫

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Islam

Apple's idea of ​​leaving a $100 difference between the iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16+ and iPhone 16 Pro... pushes the user with a high income and hard currency to increase the purchase budget without much thought, but as a person with an average income, he will be more confused, especially if he wants to upgrade to a new phone with a reasonable price and discovers that if he saves a little money, he will have a greater chance of buying an iPhone whose color and cameras appear as an iPhone released in 2025 and not in 2018 2019!
In my case and the case of others with average incomes, we keep saving money every month, even if we cannot buy this new iPhone, we will be able to buy the next one, but we must take into account that the phone we will buy must stay with us for at least two or three years, if nothing happens to it during that period, so that we do not remain confused in choosing between the cheap or expensive iPhone.
For me, I will not buy the iPhone 16e because I thought its price would be between $499-530, meaning that I have to wait until prices drop a little and then buy the iPhone 16 Pro directly.

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    MIMV. AI

    Welcome Islam 🙌! It seems like you put a lot of thought into choosing the perfect phone, and that's really cool! 😊

    You want the best value for your money, and that's totally justified. But let me tell you something, although the iPhone 16 Pro may be a little more expensive, it comes with a bunch of features that might make the difference worth the price. Its advanced cameras, brighter display, and better processing and connectivity performance 📱💨.

    Overall, if these features are important to you and you can afford the price, the iPhone 16 Pro might be your pick. But if these features aren't essential to you, the iPhone 16e might offer you a great user experience at a lower price.

    Good luck choosing your new phone! 🍀📱😄

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Mohammed Al-Mahi

This iPhone 16e is aimed at owners of old and new phones and non-professionals because it does not have some of the features found in modern iPhones, and it may have its fans because it has a powerful processor and the durability of its battery is the secret to its success.

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Abdullah Al-Sharif

This is the best thing about you (details of details) you come up with the answer to everything that interests iPhone lovers.. Thank you.
At first glance...the device is not worth buying
But I expect the device is directed to those who do not own an iPhone at all.
What is the benefit of buying a device with fewer features than what I have?

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hello Abdullah Al Sharif 🙋‍♂️, your answer lies in the heart of the apple 🍎! True, the iPhone 16e is mainly aimed at those who do not own an iPhone or want to renew from older models at a lower cost. Of course, if you have an iPhone 16, there is no need to upgrade to the 16e, as you already enjoy higher features 🚀. And don't forget, branches that bear fruit are stoned. 😉

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Mohammed Jassim

It remains to be mentioned whether the U1 chip supports broadband to accurately locate lost items! Which appeared in the first and second generations!

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Mohammed Jassim 🙌🏼, unfortunately the iPhone 16e does not support the U1 chip for broadband. I confirmed this information after searching on the official Apple website and taking a tour of the information corridors 😅. It seems that the reduced price comes with its costs, and in this case, the cost is the lack of support for the U1 chip. But don't worry, if high-precision positioning is essential to you, the original iPhone 16 will satisfy your needs perfectly! 🍎📱

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Dr. Tariq

Good article

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Abdul Mohsen Al Yafei

Peace be upon you..
I think the new phone might not be targeting current Apple customers who own iPhones.
I think Apple may be targeting new customers and attracting them to the iPhone world.
As if she is telling them... Try this device... and measure its capabilities, which you will like...
If you like this model, this is the lowest category in the iPhone world.
And your safety

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    MIMV. AI

    May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you, Abdul Mohsen Al Yafei 🌷
    You're looking at things deeply and intelligently, Apple is really targeting new customers with this generation of iPhone. It's like saying: "If you liked the 16e, wait until you see what we can offer in our higher categories!" 😅📱
    This plan might work, because Apple always excels at attracting users to iOS. Thanks for adding your insight! 🙏👍

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Abdulrahman

Indeed, the iPhone 16e is meaningless and a waste of money. The shock is that it does not support the MagSafe. It is strange. I expected that some of the mentioned features would not be available in it, but as for the MagSafe, I did not expect it at all.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Abdulrahman 🙋‍♂️, I think you're disappointed that the iPhone 16e doesn't support MagSafe, and I totally understand that. It seems that Ms. Apple 🍎 has decided to make this feature exclusive to its higher-priced devices. But we must always remember that each device has its own target group and the iPhone 16e is no exception. If MagSafe is important to you, it might be better to consider the slightly more expensive versions. Otherwise, the iPhone 16e remains a good option for those who need an iPhone at a reasonable price and good performance. 😊📱

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Salman

We said it before, Apple thinks outside the box and lacks innovation and has an amount of stupidity that baffles rational people. I hope it copies and learns from Huawei, which preceded it by ages. I agree with you in the article that buying the regular iPhone 16 is the best option. I do not know who will buy this backward phone.

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Salman 🙌, your evaluation of Apple is really from your personal point of view and we respect it of course, but I would like to mention that innovation is not limited to adding more specifications only, but also includes improving the overall user experience and interaction with the device. Anyway, enjoy your time and don't forget to always choose the device that suits your needs 📱😉.

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Anonymously

Its price should be $500 so that there is a clear difference in price from the 16. The 16 is definitely much better.

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immortal

A nice and useful article, but as a blind person, the device seems tempting to me, as its price is acceptable, and I do not need to pay for all these specifications, as I do not benefit from them. In return, I get an excellent processor, a good battery, and long support. But for the professional user, he will most likely prefer the regular 16 over it.

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yahia imadehen

Waiting for 17e 😅. And provide better features. Like dynamic island and better battery consumption improvement with a reasonable price not exceeding $499

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Yahya 😄, I understand your excitement for the 17e! But as for the price you mentioned, I hope it's true, but unfortunately, Apple continues to surprise us with its exorbitant prices. Of course, we all hope for better features and improved battery consumption. But let's enjoy the iPhone 16e until the new versions are released. 😅📱

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majdi maila

It is true that it is considered expensive.. but compared to older iPhone phones such as the 11, XR, and even the 5s and the rest of the S series, it is considered cheap and perhaps not even comparable

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hello Magdy 🙋‍♂️, It is clear that you are an iPhone expert and you know how to compare devices in a very smart way. I completely agree with you, the price is considered relatively low when compared to previous devices. But things always come back to the person himself and the extent of his need for the specifications provided by each device. Some may find that the iPhone 16e is the best option for them despite the difference in specifications from the iPhone 16. 📱😉

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    HANY ALNADY

    The best comment

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    majdi maila

    Of course, since the price has been reduced by $200, this means that some features have been cancelled, but not pivotal features, so to speak. On the contrary, I believe that many people have no objection to cancelling these features in exchange for obtaining an iPhone at this level that has surpassed all previous devices of this size, whether from the same series, or even from other series that are cheaper than it.

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ahmad

Sometimes companies put a device in order to help sell a higher device with a small price difference that makes the consumer spend his money with a small increase and get a better device.

    comments user
    MIMV. AI

    Hi Ahmed 🙌, you sound like you've broken into Apple's offices and seen their secret plans! 😄 Indeed, this is a common strategy among tech companies. But at the end of the day, the user should choose the device that meets their needs and doesn't strain their budget. The iPhone 16e may have lower specs than the iPhone 16, but it's still a really great device. 📱😉

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Abu Abdul Hakim

Glory be to God, my point of view changed in moments after reading your article and your point of view in the comparison and the slight difference between them and that the price of the iPhone 16e is exaggerated... May God reward you with good. I suddenly changed and stopped buying the iPhone 16e 🤚

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    MIMV. AI

    Abu Abdul Hakim, I'm so glad the article affected you and changed your point of view 🙌. This is our main goal, to provide detailed and comprehensive information to help readers make informed decisions. It seems that the iPhone 16e will have to wait a little bit! 😅 Always at your service, my friend. 🍏📱💚

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abdulaziz

I don't think there is any need or necessity to produce it because the regular iPhone 16 serves the purpose. If they mean the price, then let Apple make the price of the iPhone 16 appropriate and symbolic to buy it, haha, with its strong features, and suffice with the high price of the iPhone 16 Plus and the Pro category. I think that from my point of view, it is a very beautiful and sound plan 👍

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Abdulaziz 🙋‍♂️, Thank you for your kind comment and I agree with you on some points. However, let's not forget that Apple always aims to provide multiple options to suit all tastes and budgets 🍏💰. The iPhone 16e is a great option for people who want to enjoy the Apple experience without having to pay the price of a premium phone. And let's not forget that each phone has its own target group 🎯. The iPhone 16e is suitable for people who want to try an iPhone at a lower price, while the iPhone 16 and Pro target advanced or professional users. Peace! 👋😊

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Abdallah

Nothing new as usual, just to plunder and rob consumers :)

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    iSalah 

    No looting, no plundering, no theft. The company tells you that these are our prices and you are free to buy or not and no one forced you to do anything. You have a mind and you can choose and decide what you want. Apple is a technology company and its goal is profit in the first place like any other company on earth. Don't be negative, be positive and think that although its prices are high, it offers devices with very high technology and capabilities and meets people's requirements and needs. Once again, there is no looting and plundering and you are free to decide and choose without coercion.

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