Earlier this week, Apple’s most affordable iPhone underwent a refresh and a surprising name change. Instead of the highly anticipated iPhone SE 4, the company introduced the new iPhone 16e, featuring a full-screen design with Face ID and incorporating Apple Intelligence into an entry-level model for the first time. The device also includes the Action button, first seen on the iPhone 15 Pro. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e are now available, with prices starting at $599, and the phone will be more widely released on February 28. Here is all the information you need to know about pre-ordering the latest iPhone.
The best option to purchase an unlocked iPhone 16e is, unsurprisingly, directly from Apple. The iPhone 16e is available in black and white colors, with storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB to choose from. Opting for an unlocked iPhone allows you the flexibility to use it with almost any carrier of your choice.
In addition to Apple, wireless carriers are also offering the iPhone 16e, each with their own set of perks for customers. Here are the current special offers from wireless carriers for the iPhone 16e:
Verizon: New customers can save $420 when purchasing the iPhone 16e and signing up for a new plan. Existing customers can also save $420 by adding a new line when purchasing the iPhone 16e.
AT&T: All customers can get the iPhone 16e for $5.99/month with any unlimited plan, with no trade-in required. Walmart also offers the iPhone 16e for AT&T customers, with monthly payments starting at $15.25.
T-Mobile: Customers can receive an iPhone 16e «on us» or up to $830 off by trading in an eligible device on specific plans. Additionally, customers can get $500 off the iPhone 16e by trading in an eligible device on select plans.
Boost Mobile: Switch to Boost and sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan ($60/month) to get the new iPhone 16e for just $200.
The iPhone 16e closely resembles the design of the iPhone 14, one of Apple’s 2022 models. The new phone features a larger screen than previous iPhone SE models, measuring 6.1 inches, along with Face ID and swipe-based multitasking gestures. The phone includes a notch at the top of the screen, similar to other recent iPhone models.
Apple Intelligence plays a significant role in the iPhone 16e, with the phone’s A18 chip enabling various features such as generative AI writing tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT integration, and notification summaries. The iPhone 16e offers an entry point into Apple Intelligence at a more affordable price compared to other models.
The phone is equipped with a 48-megapixel Fusion «2-in-1» camera with a 2x telephoto system. While the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have additional rear cameras, the iPhone 16e offers a single camera setup.
Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e is $150 more expensive than previous iPhone SE models, which typically ranged around $429. In comparison, the iPhone 16 starts at $799, offering a better camera system and a more modern design for an additional $200.
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