Apple launched the iPhone 16e, the cheapest iPhone model with a 6.1-inch screen and 48MP camera, replacing the iPhone SE, priced from 16.5 million VND.
Apple has just officially introduced the iPhone 16e, a completely new affordable iPhone model, with prices starting at 16.5 million VND in Vietnam. This product has replaced two members of the iPhone product line, including the iPhone SE (2022), which has now been delisted. This means that the iPhone 16e becomes the "cheapest iPhone" in the list of new products sold by Apple.
iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 mini.
If you're using an iPhone 13 mini and hoping that the "next SE" will be another mini version, you're probably going to be disappointed. The market has spoken, and Apple, along with other manufacturers, has listened: consumers now prefer screens that are at least 6 inches in size.
The good news is that the iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, which isn't as big as many people think. The design is quite manageable and can be considered compact by today's standards, while many other phones are already up to 6.9 inches in size.
With no new mini model being launched, it might be time to consider upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 16e.
Design and Size
A segment of consumers still prefer compact models like the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone SE with the classic design of the iPhone 8. However, the market for these products seems to be shrinking. Many manufacturers have tried to maintain the mini product line, but eventually had to give up. Apple is no exception when the iPhone 13 mini is considered "the last mini", although it is loved but forgotten in the market context.
The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone 14.
The latest iPhone 16e is about the same size as the iPhone 14, with a few upgrades like a new action button and a USB-C port instead of the iPhone 13 mini's Lightning port. However, both models only support USB 2.0 transfer speeds, which doesn't offer much in the way of real improvements, other than the convenience of using a common charger.
In terms of cameras, the iPhone 16e has a single 48MP camera, while the iPhone 13 mini has a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. One notable point is that the iPhone 13 mini has a MagSafe ring, allowing compatibility with many accessories, while the iPhone 16e does not have this feature, although users can buy a case with a MagSafe ring but with a slower charging speed.
The iPhone 16e and 13 mini are the same thickness.
