Apple has finally launched an updated model of its entry-level smartphone in the shape of the iPhone 16e.
Like the previous SE models before it, the cheaper iPhone 16e borrows from earlier designs – namely taking the dimensions and display from the 2022 iPhone 14 rather than the more modern ‘Dynamic Island’ approach seen on more recent handsets.
The device has been stripped back in various ways compared with the latest generation iPhone 16 to meet the less expensive £599 price point. This includes dropping support for MagSafe charging, eliminating the ultra-wide camera and omitting some niche features such as Camera Control.
With the inclusion of the latest generation A18 chip, which is paired with 8GB RAM, it’s clear that Apple is prioritising support for its nascent AI features over all else, even on its lower-cost devices.
But the most interesting new addition for a handset that otherwise walks a well-trodden path is the inclusion of the Apple C1 modem. Despite Apple excelling in developing...