The iPhone 16e costs $200 less than the iPhone 16 — naturally, it’s missing a few features. There is a single 48-megapixel rear camera with two-times zoom but no ultra-wide or

First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 – a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.

Apple just announced the long-rumored iPhone 16E. With a starting price of $599 (up from the $429 SE ), it’s now the most affordable smartphone in the iPhone lineup and offers the company’s latest A18 processor, Apple Intelligence software features, and a much better OLED display.