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JerryRigEverything durability test of the iPhone 16e
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Apple iPhone 16e (formerly iPhone SE 2025)
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It's selling well nonetheless:
Apple iPhone 16e sells like hot cakes, early data shows
Once the iPhone 16e came out, it was ridiculed by many as it's substantially pricier than its predecessor, the iPhone SE, and the upgrade since 2022 is underwhelming, to say the least. However, according to a Bloomberg report, the iPhone 16e recorded 60% more sales than its spiritual predecessor.
Sure, the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence to some extent, gets a new, more modern design and display, but it's still stuck with one camera, and it costs $170 more than iPhone SE from 2022, which is a lot, even if you account for inflation.
However, users don't seem to care, and there might be a few reasons for that. For instance, with the discontinuation of the iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e remains the lowest entry point into Apple's ecosystem, so users literally don't have other options except to change teams and go with an Android device.
Secondly, the 16e could be a lucrative offer for enterprise customers, hence why we are seeing a surge in iPhone 16e orders. Lastly, people upgrading from an older iPhone like the iPhone SE from 2022 likely don't see the price hike as that big of an issue. They aren't upgrading that often to care.
Apple iPhone 16e sells like hot cakes, early data shows
It beats the iPhone SE from 2022 by a landslide. Once the iPhone 16e came out, it was ridiculed by many as it's substantially pricier than its predecessor,...www.gsmarena.com
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9to5Mac unboxing & review of the iPhone 16e
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iPhone 16e survives bend test, gets opened up on video
Apple ended the iPhone SE line this month and released the iPhone 16e, which is more expensive than any SE ever was, but is still cheaper than the iPhone 16 - if not by much. You do give up a camera and some of the A18 chipset's prowess to go for the cheaper option, however - oh, and colors too, as the iPhone 16e is only available in black and white.
But how about durability? For that there's always Zack from JerryRigEverything, and he subjected the newest iPhone to his trademark test. Starting with the screen, the glass scratches at level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, with deeper grooves at level 7 - par for the course, then.
The frame is aluminum of course, the buttons are metal too, and the speaker grilles have mesh over them to prevent water ingress. The back panel is glass and the screen takes an open flame for about 20 seconds before the pixels go white, but after rebooting the phone you can barely see where it happened.
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Apple ended the iPhone SE line this month and released the iPhone 16e, which is more expensive than any SE ever was, but is still cheaper than the iPhone 16 - if not by much. You do give up a camera and some of the A18 chipset's prowess to go for the cheaper option, however - oh, and colors too, as the iPhone 16e is only available in black and white.
But how about durability? For that there's always Zack from JerryRigEverything, and he subjected the newest iPhone to his trademark test. Starting with the screen, the glass scratches at level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, with deeper grooves at level 7 - par for the course, then.
The frame is aluminum of course, the buttons are metal too, and the speaker grilles have mesh over them to prevent water ingress. The back panel is glass and the screen takes an open flame for about 20 seconds before the pixels go white, but after rebooting the phone you can barely see where it happened.
iPhone 16e survives bend test, gets opened up on video
It's part durability test, part teardown. Apple ended the iPhone SE line this month and released the iPhone 16e, which is more expensive than any SE ever...
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iPhone 18 Pro series rumored to get second-generation Apple modem
The iPhone 16e is the first Apple device to feature an in-house cellular modem, and Apple is reportedly hard at work developing a new and improved version of its C1 modem for future devices.
The C1 is something of a test for Cupertino; it utilizes a mix of 4-7nm baseband components, a 55nm Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) and lacks mmWave support. Apple is unlikely to implement it for its iPhone 17 Pro series, which will rely on Qualcomm modems instead. But that may change with next year's iPhone 18 series which could see the Apple C2 modem.
According to Pu, Apple will launch its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max exclusively with the new version of its cellular modem. The baseline iPhone 18 may get the current C1 chip, or it may stick with a Qualcomm modem.
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The iPhone 16e is the first Apple device to feature an in-house cellular modem, and Apple is reportedly hard at work developing a new and improved version of its C1 modem for future devices.
The C1 is something of a test for Cupertino; it utilizes a mix of 4-7nm baseband components, a 55nm Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) and lacks mmWave support. Apple is unlikely to implement it for its iPhone 17 Pro series, which will rely on Qualcomm modems instead. But that may change with next year's iPhone 18 series which could see the Apple C2 modem.
According to Pu, Apple will launch its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max exclusively with the new version of its cellular modem. The baseline iPhone 18 may get the current C1 chip, or it may stick with a Qualcomm modem.
iPhone 18 Pro series rumored to get second-generation Apple modem
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are said to launch exclusively with Apple's second-gen in-house modem. The iPhone 16e is the first Apple device to feature an...
Apple expected to bring its 5G modem to iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple this year introduced C1, its first in-house 5G modem, with the iPhone 16e. However, the company isn’t expected to...
9to5mac.com
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Stickfigure
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Still?? It was released less than 3 weeks ago
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Have to say, aesthetically, I dig how clean the design is with one camera, but functionality-wise I would not touch this thing, lol, personally.
I use the 5x optical zoom a lot on my 15 PM along with super wide lens too.
Would be interesting to see what the sales ratio is on these versus regular 16.
16e battery life certainly seems impressive though:
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Apple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarks - 9to5Mac
Apple’s C1 modem in the iPhone 16e outperforms the iPhone 16’s Qualcomm modem in many key benchmarks, per a new study of real-world data.
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TechNick (https://www.youtube.com/@TechNick/videos) is selling his iPhone 16e.
Was bought for testing/the vid.
R14k.
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Was bought for testing/the vid.
R14k.
[For Sale] - iPhone 16e White 128GB | Phones
Item: iPhone 16e White 128GB Contract/Cash: Purchased Cash from Apple store in Barcelona Age: About 2 weeks, but has been used for a max of 24h since I just used it in one battery drain test YouTube Video on my YouTube Channel. Price: R14,000 Payment Method Accepted: GeoPay on Delivery or EFT...
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Techtubers are insufferable.Still?? It was released less than 3 weeks ago
iPhone 16e 128 GB R 14,299 on amazon.co.za
FiestaST
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A healthy 1700 ZAR saving on a newly released phone, I'm mildly surprised.
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Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16
Verdict
Both iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 offer a solid iOS experience with a well-rounded feature set. Both phones have premium build quality and recognizable looks. They both offer Dolby Vision OLED screens, powerful hardware, impressive speakers, and capable cameras.
The iPhone 16e is a cheaper phone with one less camera and one less GPU core than the iPhone 16, as well as not as bright screen with a bigger notch. But it has all the essentials for a meaningful iOS experience.
On the other hand, the iPhone 16 will give you proper gaming power and camera versatility, as well as a more modern display with a smaller cutout. Let's not forget the better battery life and the faster wireless charging with magnetic assist. And its USB-C port has video-out, something the iPhone 16e does not offer.
Overall, the iPhone 16e is a decent alternative to the iPhone 16 for someone who might not appreciate these features - like a kid or a grandparent. But for anyone else, we think the price premium to get the iPhone 16 is well worth it.
www.gsmarena.com
Verdict
Both iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 offer a solid iOS experience with a well-rounded feature set. Both phones have premium build quality and recognizable looks. They both offer Dolby Vision OLED screens, powerful hardware, impressive speakers, and capable cameras.
The iPhone 16e is a cheaper phone with one less camera and one less GPU core than the iPhone 16, as well as not as bright screen with a bigger notch. But it has all the essentials for a meaningful iOS experience.
On the other hand, the iPhone 16 will give you proper gaming power and camera versatility, as well as a more modern display with a smaller cutout. Let's not forget the better battery life and the faster wireless charging with magnetic assist. And its USB-C port has video-out, something the iPhone 16e does not offer.
Overall, the iPhone 16e is a decent alternative to the iPhone 16 for someone who might not appreciate these features - like a kid or a grandparent. But for anyone else, we think the price premium to get the iPhone 16 is well worth it.
Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16
Do you get the €200 cheaper iPhone 16e or the more expensive iPhone 16? What's the difference? Let's find out! There is no next iPhone SE; there is only an...
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Apple iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: Which one to get? - GSMArena
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Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e! - Mrwhosetheboss
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We don't do that around here... compare the master race phone to the peasant phone.
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iPhone 16e: The Downgrade That Feels Like an Upgrade? - 9to5Mac
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Apple is already assembling iPhone 16e in Brazil
In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, companies like Apple have been trying to find...
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