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.

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

◉ 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.

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

◉ 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...
- Dynamic Island
- Better screen protection
- Good screen brightness
- Several colors to choose from
- Lots of photography
- 5-core graphics processor
- Support for Wi-Fi 7 and some communication technologies
- MagSafe feature
- Wireless charging speed up to 25W
- 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
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