Apple has just launched the new iPhone 16 e , there was speculation as to what the phone might be called a Se or A 16 E but the name and moniker Apple decided to go with h has been the 16 E. The phone has been included in the line up on Apple’s website and The Phone Has been priced at Rs 59,900
The Phone would have a super Retina X display XDR a 6.1 inch screen , As expected the phone has been designed for Apple Intelligence and has been powered by A18 Chip
New Camera
The phone would have a new camera- which is being called the 2 in 1 camera- a 48 mp fusion module. The camera would be able to take super High Resolution images with a 24 mp and 48 mp sensor units.
The phone would also offer a portrait mode with depth control. Beyond that users would get the ability to shoot 4k videos at 60 Fps. – New intelligence and Ai features would enable the phone to learn about surroundings and provide the best shot in every scenario. 1x and 2x optical zoom options have also been included
Emergency SOS
The phone would have an Emergency SOS crash detection, 26 Hours of Video playback on a full charge. and the perpetual change to USB rather than the Lighting port that was seen on the older iPhones. Beyond that, the phone has been provided with an Apple-developed new 5 GB cellular modem. The new modem has been called the C1. The connectivity that the phone is able to impart would definitely showcase whether Apple Should continue with their own modem in the future phones or not. As Apple has a fair amount of new launches in the upcoming months.
Face Id
The speculations were correct the phone has made a shift to the new face id system rather than the old home button sensor. The Budget iPhone would now allow the users to open the phone with a glance of your gleaming appearance.
Prices Of The Different Variants
The 128 Gb variant as per Apple Would Cost About Rs 59,900, the 256 Gb variant would cost Rs 69,900 and the 512 Gb variant would cost 89,900. The phone would be available in two shades Black and White. Apple’s Website has been further showcasing the necessary credit trade-up you can get for your older phones- about Rs 5000 to 67,500 Rs credit towards a new purchase.
The Specifics Of The Choices
Its important to understand that the comparison is not between the parity of a new iPhone 16e or the older gen iphone’s the comparison is in between the possibility of having a phone that runs with the A15 chip or the A18 chip. Which one should you choose. To ensure that the new 16e has a advantage over the older phones Apple have instilled the new A18 chip in their new Se.
Hence for every one who is planning to choose in between the older phone or the new phone there would be no reason to take up such a decision until and unless the 13 and 14’s 256 gb or 512 Gb versions are available at similar prices as that of the lower end 64 gb or 128 gb version of the Se. Even if you make this choice you would be choosing an older phone with an older processor.
Beyond that Apple has launched the phone at an affordable price point- At this price point the new 16e could be the favorable entry point to the Apple Ecosystem For various first-time users. Being receptive of its new launch Apple Would be critical towards the pricing of its older variants as well.
Here is a Comparison in Between The Possible Choices
| Comparison | iphone 13 | iphone 14 | iphone 16 e | One Plus 13 R |
| Storage | 128 Gb 256 Gb 512 Gb | 128 Gb 256 Gb 512 Gb | 128 Gb 256 Gb 512 Gb | 12Gb + 256 Gb 16GB + 512Gb |
| Processor | A15 Bionic – Hexa-core (2x “high-performance” – 3.23 GHz, Avalanche + 4x “energy-saving” Blizzard) – 2.02 GHz | A15 Bionic Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard) | A18-6 cores (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship |
| Prices | Rs 43,000 to Rs 73,000- As per the Storage Spec You used | Rs 54,900 To Rs 76,900 As per the Storage Spec You used | Estimated Price Around 59,900 Rs For 128 gb Rs 69,900 256 Gb Rs89,900 512 Gb | Rs 42,998 For 12gb+256 Gb and Rs 49,998 For 16gb +512 Gb |
| Internal Ram | 4 Gb | 6 Gb | 8 Gb | 12gb, 16gb |
| Camera | Dual 12MP camera system: Main and Ultra Wide cameras Main: ƒ/1.6 aperture Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 5x | 12MP Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.5 aperture, sensor‑shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x Sapphire crystal lens cover | 48 megapixel Camera Same as the one found in iPhone 16 | Pro-grade triple camera with the latest SONY LYT-700 50MP- |
Based on the estimated specifics of the phone it would be better if you were to choose the iphone 16e, if in case the 512 gb and the 256 gb- Get cheaper and you plan to use the phone long term then going for the older iPhones would be better. The choices will be clearer once camera tests and charging speeds are revealed.
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