Apple's $599 iPhone 16E and $799 iPhone 16 have much in common, but are still two very different phones. Here's everything to consider.

You may also have seen in Apple's comparison tool that the iPhone 16e lacks “DC-HSDPA,” even though it's available in its pricier siblings. This is a 3G carrier aggregation technology that isn't as common these days, since 3G networks are being deprecated, so it shouldn't be an issue.

Apple announced the iPhone 16e about a week ago, but it wasn’t on sale from the get-go. The pre-order period was valid until now, but units have now started to ship to consumers, and the iPhone 16e is available to buy in stores.

Phone 16e - the new iphone in 2025 - Get the latest iPhone at the greatest price. The new iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence and powered by A18, the latest-generation chip. It comes with supersized battery life,