Apple Introduces Affordable iPhone 16e Model

Apple announced a new iPhone model on Wednesday, the iPhone 16e, which is priced lower than its main models that usually debut in September. The iPhone 16e, retailing at $599, is set to go on sale later this month.

It features a modern design without a home button or fingerprint sensor, using Apple’s FaceID scanner and a sensor notch at the top of the screen.

Meet iPhone 16e, the latest iPhone at the greatest price. Built for Apple
Intelligence and powered by A18, the latest-generation chip, it comes
packed with a 48MP Fusion camera, supersized battery life, and a durable design.

— Apple (@Apple) February 19, 2025

Powered by the same A18 chip as the main iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 16e can run all the same apps and games. It will be available in black and white.

The iPhone 16e also introduces Apple’s first cellular modem, the C1, replacing the Qualcomm modems used in previous models.

With a single camera lens, as opposed to the multiple lenses on more advanced models, the iPhone 16e aims to attract new customers to Apple’s ecosystem, supporting features like image generation and notification summaries via Apple Intelligence.

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Apple is releasing this low-cost iPhone to boost sales amidst mixed results in recent quarters, as overall iPhone sales fell 1% annually in the December quarter, though the company still sold over $69 billion worth of phones during this period.

This model continues Apple’s tradition of offering affordable iPhones, following the iPhone SE. Unlike previous major product launches, the iPhone 16e was introduced through a press release, reflecting Apple’s new approach to product announcements.

CNBC