A pple launched the iPhone 16e in late February, and it arrived in stores in early March. The device generated a bit of controversy due to the price increase compared to the previ

Both the iPhone SE and iPhone 16E have aluminum frames, with the larger size of the 16E giving it a bit more weight: 167 grams, versus the SE's 144g. The iPhone SE has an IP67 rating for water resistance, while the 16E bumps that to an IP68 rating. The iPhone SE comes in black, white and Product RED. The iPhone 16E comes in black and white.

The iPhone 16e, however, does not. With a modernized design and (nearly) the same processor available across the entire iPhone 16 series, it's clear Apple wants you to think of this as every bit as impressive as the rest of its current-day lineup.

While the iPhone 16e's modern design, AI features, and updated hardware could attract budget-conscious iPhone buyers, Apple's long-term success in China and India will depend on competitive pricing and continued innovation.

The iPhone 16e, featuring the A18 chip, a 48MP camera, and Apple Intelligence, is also expected to perform well in price-sensitive markets like India.

The iPhone 16e is a whole new class of affordable iPhone, offering a broadly feature-complete modern iPhone experience for less money. It's more expensive than the outgoing iPhone SE, but you're getting a lot more for that extra money.