The iPhone 16E is here, and it is an interesting option for those looking for an inexpensive entry in the latest lineup of Apple. While many people hoped that it would be a spiritual successor for the iPhone SE 3, it exceeds the budget -friendly version of the iPhone 16 series. With pre-order ending today and the phone starting tomorrow (28 February), the big question is: Should you buy it? Let us break it for four reasons why iPhone 16e can be worth your money and why it cannot be a reason.

iPhone 16E: 4 reasons to buy

A fresh and modern design

The iPhone 16E marks a departure from the old look of iPhone SE 3. Chunky Bezels and Home button went. Instead, 16 E Sports is a smooth, modern design with a 6.1 -inch display and a notch for face ID. The flat aluminum frame gives it a premium feel, and the IP68 rating for dust and water resistance is a good upgrade on the IP67 rating of SE 3. While the color options are limited to black and white, the overall design feels the iPhone 16E like a much more contemporary tool.

Powerful performance

Under the hood, the iPhone 16e packs the A18 chip found in the iPhone 16, which ensures top-pay performance. With 8GB RAM and 4-core GPU, this phone can handle everything from everyday tasks to graphics-rice games, which without breaking sweat. But the real standout is battery life. Apple claims video playback up to 26 hours, a major improvement in 15 hours offered by iPhone SE 3. It is thanks to the A18 chip and Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, C1, which increases efficiency and expands the battery life.

Apple intelligence features

The iPhone 16E fully supports the APL-operated characteristics of Apple, known as Apple Intelligence. This means that it will get updates and improvements for the coming years, keeping it relevant longer than its predecessor. One of the standout features is visual intelligence, which lets you get information about items through the camera. While it was initially to be exclusive to the iPhone 16 camera control button, Apple has added it to the action button on the iPhone 16E. speaking of which…

Action button

Another major upgrade is the addition of the action button, which was previously introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro model. It replaces the traditional muted switch and allows you to adapt the shortcuts for quick access to facilities such as camera, flashlight, or visual intelligence. Although it does not have a dedicated camera control button of iPhone 16, the action button still adds a lot of functionality and convenience.

iPhone 16E: 1 reason for leaving reasons

Pricing could have been better

Despite its several powers, the initial price of the iPhone 16E may stop some buyers of Rs 59,900. Although it is packed with great features, it lacks a second camera lens and does not support the magasaf accessories. Even more importantly, the price difference between the iPhone 16E and the iPhone 16 is not as big as it can. The iPhone 16, which provides considerable features, is available for low as a less of Rs 65,000 during sale. At the time of writing, the best price for iPhone 16 is Rs 70,900 on the blinkit. With the expectation of the iPhone 17 series to be launched in less than six months, the iPhone 16 is likely to see more discounts, making it even better value.

If the price difference between the iPhone 16E and the iPhone 16 is around Rs 5,000, it may be worth spending a little extra for the iPhone 16. The initial price of Rs 50,000 for the iPhone 16E would have made it a more compelling option. For now, it is a solid phone, but it may be worth waiting for the price drop or consider the iPhone 16 if you can increase your budget.