Why the iPhone 16e Could Cost You More in The Long Run
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Summary
While the iPhone 16e is cheaper than the iPhone 16, there are a number of features that it does without to achieve the lower price point, including missing MagSafe
MagSafe is a reliable feature for iPhones, allowing better wireless charging and opening the door to a wide range of magnetic accessories
The iPhone 16e also misses out on the Dynamic Island feature, coming with a notch instead, which also restricts access to some iOS features
The iPhone 16e is also stuck with WiFi 6, where the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup has WiFi 7, meaning it misses out on better performance, less congestion and better security
Another major omission is the ultra-wideband (UWB) chip, meaning the phone cannot be used for features like unlocking cars or finding items with Precision Finding for AirTags
The cheaper phone also misses out on mmWave 5G, which is standard on most mid-range and flagship Android phones, and also on all newer iPhones, which means it does not achieve the high data speeds that carriers are beginning to roll out
Alongside these omissions, the iPhone 16e also does without an ultrawide camera, Camera Control and built-in Thread radio
