Three years have handed between the discharge of the third-generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 16E, Apple’s newest funds cellphone. That is a comparatively very long time for cell developments to evolve — and for the sticker value to rise alongside these enhancements.
The 2022 iPhone SE touted a $429 beginning value, whereas the iPhone 16E begins at a notably increased $599. Apple has eliminated the older, cheaper iPhone SE from its retailer, so you will both have to purchase it secondhand or flock to a third-party vendor earlier than it is out of inventory. Preorders on the iPhone 16E have begun, with availability beginning Feb. 28.
So, what enhancements will you discover on the iPhone 16E, and the way does it evaluate to its predecessor? Here is all the pieces to know.
Show and construct
Whereas the 2022 iPhone SE had a 4.7-inch LCD show, the iPhone 16E ranges issues up with a 6.1-inch OLED show (nonetheless with a 60Hz refresh fee, although; sorry). With the 16E, you continue to will not get some options discovered on Apple’s pricier flagship telephones like Dynamic Island or a Digicam Management button, however you’re going to get an Motion button.
Maybe the most important design change is that, with the change to a full entrance display, Apple has scrapped the house button on the iPhone 16E, opting as an alternative for Face ID to match the remainder of its present telephones. The 16E has additionally been upgraded to a USB-C port, spelling the tip for Lightning. Neither cellphone has a headphone jack.
Each the iPhone SE and iPhone 16E have aluminum frames, with the bigger dimension of the 16E giving it a bit extra weight: 167 grams, versus the SE’s 144g. The iPhone SE has an IP67 ranking for water resistance, whereas the 16E bumps that to an IP68 ranking.
The iPhone SE is available in black, white and Product RED. The iPhone 16E is available in black and white.
Digicam comparability
The iPhone SE and iPhone 16E every have one rear digicam: a 12-megapixel vast digicam on the SE and a 48-megapixel vast on the 16E. The 16E additionally upgrades the front-facing digicam from 7 megapixels to 12 megapixels.
Each telephones shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second.
Battery and charging
Apple has been touting improved battery on the iPhone 16E, which the corporate says can assist as much as 26 hours of video playback, versus 15 hours on the iPhone SE. That longer battery life is basically as a result of iPhone 16E packing Apple’s first-ever 5G modem, known as the C1. The corporate calls it the “most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone.”
Each telephones assist 20-watt wired charging and seven.5-watt wi-fi charging.
Processor, Apple Intelligence and storage
The 2022 iPhone runs on the A15 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone 16E is powered by the A18 chip — identical to the $799 iPhone 16. Which means Apple’s newest lower-priced cellphone also can assist Apple Intelligence, identical to the iPhone 16 lineup and the iPhone 15 Professional fashions. It additionally helps Emergency SOS and satellite tv for pc connectivity, so you possibly can message emergency providers and your family members, even when you do not have a mobile connection.
Whereas the iPhone SE comes with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage, the iPhone 16E provides a bigger 512GB storage choice, in addition to 128GB and 256GB choices. Neither cellphone has expandable storage.
Take a look at the spec chart beneath for extra particulars on every cellphone.
iPhone 16E vs. iPhone SE (2022)
| Apple iPhone 16E | Apple iPhone SE (2022) | |
| Show dimension, tech, decision, refresh fee | 6.1-inch Tremendous Retina XDR OLED show; 2,532×1,170 pixels; 60Hz refresh fee | 4.7-inch LCD; (1,334×750 pixels); 60Hz |
| Pixel density | 460ppi | 326ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 in. | 5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in. |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 167g (5.88 oz.) | 5.09 oz.; 144g |
| Cell software program | iOS 18 | iOS 15 |
| Digicam | 48-megapixel (vast) | 12-megapixel (vast) |
| Entrance-facing digicam | 12-megapixel | 7-megapixel |
| Video seize | 4K at 60fps | 4K |
| Processor | A18 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| RAM/storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Battery | As much as 26 hours video playback, 21 hours streamed video playback, 90 hours of audio playback. 20W wired charging, 7.5W Qi wi-fi charging | Battery NA (20W wired charging — charger not included), 7.5W wi-fi charging |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Residence button |
| Connector | USB-C | Lightning |
| Headphone jack | No | None |
| Particular options | Motion button, Apple C1 5G modem, Apple Intelligence, Ceramic Defend, Emergency SOS, satellite tv for pc connectivity, IP68 resistance | 5G-enabled; helps 25W wired quick charging; Water-resistant (IP67); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wi-fi charging |
| US value begins at | $599 (128GB), $699 (256GB), $899 (512GB) | $429 (64GB), $479 (128GB), $579 (256GB) |
| UK value begins at | £599 (128GB), £699 (256GB), £899 (512GB) | £419 (64GB), £469 (128GB), £569 (256GB) |
| Australian value begins at | AU$999 (128GB), AU$1,199 (256GB), AU$1,549 (512GB) | AU$749 (64GB), AU$829 (128GB), AU$999 (256GB) |
