Apple Shares 12-Minute Video Announcing the iPhone 16e

Apple today shared a 12-minute video announcement for the iPhone 16e on its YouTube channel.


iPhone 16 features include a 6.1-inch OLED display with a notch for Face ID, an A18 chip that enables Apple Intelligence support, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a USB-C port, an Action button, Apple's all-new C1 modem for 5G, and more.

Read our iPhone 16e announcement post for more details about the device, which is available to pre-order starting Friday at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.

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Top Rated Comments

13 months ago
How could anyone be excited about this. And no MagSafe? Wow. Just, wow.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrGimper Avatar
13 months ago
This deffo seems like a device that was authorised into reality by an accountant.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BabyBoii Avatar
13 months ago
Remember when Apple made cool stuff? ?
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
joshwithachance Avatar
13 months ago
I'm really confused who this device is even for. At $600 starting it's no longer an affordable device, and it's rather handicapped compared to the rest of the 16 series whilst not being much cheaper...
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Lucky736 Avatar
13 months ago

I'm really confused who this device is even for. At $600 starting it's no longer an affordable device, and it's rather handicapped compared to the rest of the 16 series whilst not being much cheaper...
I think what this really does is set a new baseline so they can start charging more for the others. Unfortunately not accidental and moves people into those more expensive phones more easily.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StoneJack Avatar
13 months ago
Very well crafted affordable smartphone. will sell like hot cakes
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)