The iPhone 16e is a thoughtfully priced, modern-looking iPhone that offers solid performance and battery life, but makes a few key compromises that limit its appeal for tech-savvy users. Spigen

The iPhone 16e is a thoughtfully priced, modern-looking iPhone that offers solid performance and battery life, but makes a few key compromises that limit its appeal for tech-savvy users.

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## Chapters

00:00 – What is the iPhone 16e?
00:27 – Not an SE3 replacement
00:50 – Design overview
01:27 – Camera design and feel in-hand
01:46 – Ports and button layout
02:25 – Display impressions
03:01 – Performance and A18 chip
03:39 – C1 chip and battery life
04:53 – Camera system breakdown
06:06 – Missing camera features
06:42 – Apple Intelligence and value proposition
07:04 – Omissions: MagSafe, UWB, Wi-Fi 7
08:22 – Secondary market vs 16e
09:40 – Who the 16e is for
10:16 – Final thoughts and conclusion

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