iPhone 16e
AppleReleased Feb 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Aug 7, 2026
Budget-friendly iPhone with long battery, great camera, premium build, and Apple Intelligence. The Apple iPhone 16e scores 76/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Thedisconnekt, Consumer Reports, Lux, and WIRED.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 64 (HotHardware) to 90 (Thedisconnekt) — a 26-point spread. Thedisconnekt tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Budget friendly(4)
- Long battery life(4)
- Good camera quality(4)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Apple intelligence access(3)
Cons
- No MagSafe(5)
- No ultrawide camera(3)
- 60Hz refresh rate(3)
- Limited color options(2)
6 Publication Reviews
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Apple’s iPhone 16e is exactly what I have wanted the entry-level iPhone to be for years; it’s a pocketable powerhouse that delivers every bit of the iPhone experience, but at a more affordable price.
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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.
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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.
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Apple's latest $599 iPhone isn't the best bang for your buck.
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