iPhone 16e pre-orders officially open amid battery life 'breakthrough'
Apple fans, listen up: the new iPhone 16e is officially available to preorder.
The new handset has been being hailed as having the 'greatest price' yet by Apple and includes AI technology as well as a battery life 'breakthrough'.
Breaking from tradition, Apple couldn't wait until September to launch the gadget, as the new phone is now available to purchase online.
From price and revolutionary new features to where to bag the best deal, find out everything you need to know below.
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Where can I preorder the new iPhone 16e in the US?
As well as Apple, you can preorder the new iPhone 16e from the following retailers:
How much does the new iPhone 16e cost?
According to Apple, the new iPhone 16e is its ‘greatest price’ yet. The model with the least storage space at 128GB starts from $599 or $29.95 per month. If you want more storage, you will need to spend $699 for 256GB.
If you want a top of the range model, you’re looking at $899 for 512GB.
You can find a full list of iPhone 16e prices below according to Apple:
- 128GB: $599 or $24.95/ month
- 256GB: $699 or $29.12/ month
- 512GB: $899 or $37.45/ month
Find the best iPhone 16e deal online now:
128GB
256GB
512GB
You can compare offers and find the right contract for you on Best Buy now.
*After credit of $11.66/67 per month for 36 months on your Verizon mobile bill
What are the iPhone 16e’s new features?
What’s different about the iPhone 16e and what can we look forward to? From its new durable design to its simplified camera system and improved battery life, find out what you need to know below.
Let’s talk design
According to Apple, the iPhone 16e contains the first ever cellular modem, known as C1. Essentially, this means that whilst you will have the pleasure of a super retina XDR display, the screen is a smaller 6.1 inches.
The new model also comes with Face ID, wireless charging, and a USB-C port.
A brand new camera system
Now, let’s get to the part we really care about: the camera, of course. You’re looking at a two-in-one camera system, which is slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 that boasts an advanced dual-camera. Don’t worry, portrait mode is still on offer with depth control.
The best battery life to date
According to Apple, the 16e has the best battery life out of any of its phones plus a 6.1 inch display. The tech giant claims the upcoming model is capable of 'lasting up to six hours longer than iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours longer than all generations of iPhone SE'.
Apple has also said that the new model’s core CPU is up to 80% faster than an iPhone 11 with ‘fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity'.
“iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing.
“We’re so excited for iPhone 16e to complete the lineup as a powerful, more affordable option to bring the iPhone experience to even more people.”
Danielle Fowler