Apple iPhone 16e
Smartphones

iPhone 16e

Apple

Released Feb 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

iPhone 16e offers reliable performance, excellent battery life, and full Apple Intelligence support. The Apple iPhone 16e scores 75/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Consumerreports, Lux, Theverge, and Wired.

Critic Score

What's this?
75

based on 4 expert reviews

ConsumerreportsLuxThevergeWired

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$408.00

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Pros

  • Good performance(4)
  • Excellent battery life(2)
  • Works with apple intelligence(2)

Cons

  • No magsafe(3)
  • No ultrawide camera(2)

4 Expert Reviews

83
Mar 5, 2025

Apple's $600 iPhone 16e loses a few of the top iPhone features, like the ultrawide camera and MagSafe charging, but it's a solid budget-priced option.

78

The iPhone 16e offers a surprisingly capable single-camera experience with good image quality and computational features, though it falls short of Pro models in low light and zoom performance.

70
Feb 27, 2025

The iPhone 16E is a basic iPhone for unfussy people who want the cheapest new iPhone but don't need advanced features.

70
Feb 26, 2025

Apple's latest $599 iPhone isn't the best bang for your buck.