iPhone 16e Review : Apple, the most talked about company in the field of tech, has recently launched its new smartphone iPhone 16e, but it is very interesting to know whether this smartphone is really affordable? So let’s know the full details review of iPhone 16e in this post..
Apple has recently launched its most affordable iPhone 16e. But is it really affordable? Probably not. However, after using it for two weeks, I can definitely say that it is a great option for those who want to get into Apple’s ecosystem for the first time. Its starting price in India has been kept at Rs 59,900 but with bank offers it can be available up to Rs 55,900.
If the exchange offer is used correctly, it can be found for less than Rs 50,000. At this price, especially below Rs 50,000, the iPhone 16e can prove to be a great deal. Now let’s talk about its features and performance which make it a powerful device.
iPhone 16e Review Design and Display
Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e with a 6.1-inch OLED display, which gives excellent color and brightness. The lack of 120Hz refresh rate is a bit of a letdown, but the response of the display is still great. The design of the phone is similar to the iPhone 15, but the new color options give it a slightly fresh look.
What did you like?
OLED display that is bright and colorful
IP68 water and dust resistance
Strong Ceramic Shield Glass
What did you not like?
No 120Hz refresh rate
MagSafe charging is not supported
iPhone 16e Review Performance and Software
The iPhone 16e is powered by Apple’s new A18 chipset, which delivers smooth and fast performance. With 4GB of RAM, multitasking is quite good, but some apps can close quickly in the background. The iOS 18 experience is great and it offers Apple Intelligence (AI) features, which provide new options like text suggestions and emoji customization.
What did you like?
A18 chipset which is fast and powerful
New AI features with iOS 18
Fast and smooth performance
What did you not like?
RAM seems a bit less (iPhone 16 has 6GB RAM)
ProMotion 120Hz is not available
iPhone 16e Review Camera quality
The iPhone 16e has a 48MP primary camera, which takes photos with great details. This time there is also an option of 2x telephoto zoom, which makes the zoomed photos look better. But the ultra-wide lens is not provided, which can cause problems in taking wide-angle shots.
What did you like?
The 48MP camera takes great photos
The 2x telephoto zoom feature is useful
Low-light photography is great
What did you not like?
No ultra-wide lens
Lack of LiDAR sensor (which is available in Pro models)
iPhone 16e Review Battery life and Charging
Apple claims that this iPhone is the 6.1-inch model with the longest battery backup ever. In our testing, it easily lasted 1.5 days, which is quite good. But the charging speed is still limited to 20W, which seems slow in this price range.
What did you like?
Battery backup up to 1.5 days
Great battery optimization
What did you not like?
Fast charging limited to just 20W
No MagSafe charging support
iPhone 16e – Price and will it be a good buy?
The starting price of iPhone 16e in India is rupees 59,900 (128GB). If you want to enter the iPhone ecosystem and enjoy the latest Apple features, then this is a good option. But if you want a 120Hz display, MagSafe, and an ultra-wide camera, this is not for you.
Final Suggetion : Buy or not?
If you like the display, camera, and performance of the iPhone 16e, it is a great device. But if you can’t miss out on a 120Hz display, MagSafe, and an ultra-wide camera, the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro are better options.