Apple quietly announced a new member of the iPhone family today, the iPhone 16e. This appears to be the new entry-level iPhone due to its attainable price point of $599. The iPhone 16e joins the iPhone 16 lineup, featuring the fast performance of the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, extraordinary battery life, and a 48MP 2-in-1 camera system. Here’s what the press release had to say, and the announcement video is below as well.
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iPhone 16e
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.4 And with Face ID enabled by the TrueDepth camera system, users can securely unlock their iPhone, authenticate purchases, sign in to apps, and more. The iPhone 16e also offers convenient charging options, including both wireless charging and USB-C for easy connection to a wide range of accessories.
Deeper Dive
iPhone 16e is powered by Apple’s latest-generation A18 chip, which enables fast, smooth performance, incredible power efficiency, and Apple Intelligence. The 6-core CPU is up to 80 percent faster than the A13 Bionic chip on iPhone 11, handling both everyday and intensive tasks with ease — from simple workloads, to more demanding actions with Apple Intelligence.
The 4-core GPU powers stunning graphics performance and unlocks next-level mobile gaming on the go, enabling graphically demanding AAA titles and hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more realistic lighting and reflections. The 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large generative models and runs machine learning (ML) models up to 6x faster than A13 Bionic.
Expanding the benefits of Apple Silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone, delivering fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity. Apple Silicon — including C1 — the all-new internal design, and the advanced power management of iOS 18 all contribute to extraordinary battery life.
Carrier Deals On This New iPhone
AT&T Deals
New and existing customers can get:
- iPhone 16e:Everyone gets the iPhone 16e for $5.99/mo. with any unlimited plan. No trade-in required.
- iPhone 16 Pro: New and existing customers get iPhone 16 Pro on us when you trade in an iPhone 13 Pro or later, in any condition.
Six reasons customers should consider AT&T:
- Our Promise: With the AT&T Guarantee, wireless, fiber and small business customers get the connectivity they depend on, deals they want, and the prompt, friendly service they deserve. All guaranteed, or we make it right. As the only telecom provider, AT&T will fix any network interruptions fast – and credit customers for a full day of service.
- Upgrade your Device Every Year: Customers who purchase a new iPhone with an AT&T installment plan can add Next Up Anytime and upgrade to get the latest iPhone every year.
- High-Performance Data: Only AT&T customers can easily enhance their wireless connectivity for real-time responsiveness and improved stability with AT&T Turbo for just $7/month per line on eligible wireless plans.
- Choice is yours, Guaranteed: Mix and match any of our best unlimited plans and get our best deals with Unlimited Your Way®.
- Not an AT&T customer? No worries – we have you covered withTry AT&T where non-AT&T customers can test drive the AT&T wireless network FREE for 30 days.
- Customers can sign up for our best price: $25/month per line for 4 lines on the AT&T Value Plus plan. 4x$25 is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a great price, premier connectivity, and trusted experience that AT&T can provide.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e begin this Friday, Feb 21 at att.com, the myAT&T app, and in-stores. The new iPhone 16e will be available in-stores and online starting Friday, Feb. 28.
T-Mobile Deals
Apple’s iPhone 16e is here and picking it up at T-Mobile means getting plans packed with premium benefits, access to the nation’s leading 5G network — keeping people connected almost anywhere in the U.S. thanks to T-Mobile Starlink — and of course, great deals to score iPhone 16e on Us.
- Get iPhone 16e on Us when trading in a device on Magenta Max, Go5G Plus/Next or when trading in and adding a line on Go5G or most plans.
- America’s Leading 5G Network with T-Mobile Starlink: Now in public beta, T-Mobile Starlink is the first space-based mobile network that automatically connects to the phone keeping people connected almost anywhere in the U.S. Anyone on any wireless provider — even Verizon and AT&T customers! — can sign up now to join the beta and get free access until July.
- Exclusive Perks: Un-carrier plans are packed with Apple TV+, Hulu and Netflix … all on Us, plus free in-flight Wi-Fi, free international high-speed data, weekly perks and freebies through T-Mobile Tuesdays and more.
iPhone 16e is coming to Metro by T-Mobile, too — customers can bring their number and get iPhone 16e on Us when they join Metro Flex Up or Metro Flex Plus after 12 months of service credits — that’s $599.99 in savings!
T-Mobile pre-order starts Friday, Feb. 21 with full availability in-store and online at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile Feb. 28.
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