iPhone 18e Rumored to Feature Increased RAM

9GB is a joke.

extra $100 for that gigabyte

Apple Intelligence is only for "pros".

Sounds like it will be renamed the iPhone $e

iPhone Neo makes much more sense
Merge the useless E models with the regular 18’s
That would be way better. Takes up less resources that way and still have an affordable iPhone even if it starts at like $850

With the new leasing program out, I don't understand why people would buy the Iphone 18E or regular ones outright, paying full price for an inferior product.

Before the leasing program I'd say the "E" and regular series were good deals, but now, I don't have that opinion anymore.

I agree.

I bet that the vast majority of consumers already get an iPhone through a monthly payment plan from a carrier anyway.

However, I think both the 16e and 17e are great phones for businesses with a high RoI businesses don’t need to provide their employees with another camera lens, camera control, Dynamic Island or pro motion etc. but they’d like their purchase to have 4-5 years of use, which the e series offers.

Following from this, the e series is a great way for people to get a up to date iPhone, who simply don’t care about the above features. And who are probably a little price sensitive - even for monthly payments.