iPhone 16e: The most affordable way to get the latest iPhone experience

The iPhone 16e runs on iOS 18, offering the same software experience as the pricier iPhone 16 models.

Apple iPhone 16e. Picture: Noel Campion.

Apple has officially retired the SE series, replacing it with a new "e" model — essentially the base version of the standard iPhone 16. Unlike the SE, which focused on a compact form factor, the iPhone 16e closely resembles the iPhone 16 but with a few compromises, such as having only one rear camera.  

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