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Pre-orders are live now, and the phone itself will begin shipping on February 28.
Thats the iPhone SE MO if ever there was one.
The iPhone 16e comes with a substantial price hike
However, theres more than just a name separating the iPhone 16e from its predecessor.
Off the top of my head, thats the largest price jump between two iPhone generations in recent memory.
So, in the spirit of fairness, lets take a look at what you get for your money.
The iPhone 16e comes with a substantial price hike
The iPhone 16e also debuts Apples new C1 modem for 5G and cell service connectivity.
The real differences come with the camera and design.
TheiPhone 14andiPhone 14 Plushave also been discontinued, replaced by the iPhone 16e.
The Google Pixel 8a remains a decent cheaper option
It also helps that Google keeps the lineup neat at just four phones.
Furthermore, the iPhone 16e is oddly positioned as a gateway equipment to Apple’s AI suite.
Im unconvinced that this is the same audience that cares much about Apple Intelligence.
The iPhone 16 lineup (minus the iPhone 16 Plus)
