Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, a new and improved version of its budget-friendly smartphone, featuring a sleeker design and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
The iPhone 16e, unveiled on Wednesday, February 21, is the fourth-generation of Apple’s lower-cost iPhone series, which was previously branded as the iPhone SE.
The last SE model was released in 2022 at a starting price of $430. (Sh55, 685)
According to a statement shared by the company, iPhone 16e prices will retail at $600, (Sh77,700) marking a 40% price increase from iPhone 16, which retails at $800.(Sh103,600)
The company stated that the new IPhone is expected into the market before the end of the month.
Among the key features includes powerful processor to enhance software performance to enhance sensor alerts.
“iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing.
“We’re so excited for iPhone 16e to complete the lineup as a powerful, more affordable option to bring the iPhone experience to even more people.”
The phone also has a quality camera pixel that offers photographers quality resolutions in both videography and photography.
A Beautiful and Durable Design with Breakthrough Battery Life
iPhone 16e is built to last, featuring splash, water, and dust resistance with a rating of IP68; the Ceramic Shield front cover with an advanced formulation that is tougher than any smartphone glass; and the toughest back glass in a smartphone.
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology has an edge-to-edge design that is perfect for watching HDR videos, playing games, and reading crisp text.
iPhone 16e has the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone, lasting up to six hours longer than iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours longer than all generations of iPhone SE.
And with Face ID enabled by the TrueDepth camera system, users can securely unlock their iPhone, authenticate purchases, sign in to apps, and more. iPhone 16e also offers convenient charging options, including both wireless charging and USB-C for easy connection to a wide range of accessories.
