Apple's newest addition to the iPhone family is the iPhone 16e. It's the new entry model that's still packed with features. Learn more here.

Entering 2025, Apple sold three devices with Lightning ports—the iPhone SE, the iPhone 14/14 Plus, and the PowerBeats Pro. With the launch of the iPhone 16E, Apple now sells none. The only evidence that it ever existed is the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and its Lightning connector.

The price may be higher, but Apple's latest phone also packs a slew of new features and capabilities. Here's how it compares to its predecessor.

Apple has responded to iPhone 16e critics, and says that engineering choices like a lack of MagSafe that make the device unappealing to the tech-savvy don't matter to the larger market.

The iPhone 16e doesn't have massive bezels like the iPhone SE, but it doesn't have Dynamic Island, either. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable Apple's most affordable iPhone 16 is pretty great when compared to other members of the iPhone 16 family.

Apple will launch its new iPhone 16e in stores on Friday, February 28. The new model replaces the entry-level iPhone SE and represents the

There’s no question: the new modem makes a difference to the exceptional battery life in the iPhone 16e. After all, Apple says it’s the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone. So, the company is right to point out that the new phone has the best battery life of any iPhone with a 6.

Apple delivered its latest budget handset, the $599 iPhone 16e, without pomp. There was no big event in person, nor was there one online. No journalists

The new iPhone 16e repackages many features of the standard iPhone 16 while skimping on others to achieve its $200 cheaper price. If you're considering upgrading, here are the high-end camera features from dual-lens iPhones that are missing from the iPhone 16e.