The Apple iPhone 16e has landed. But how does it compare to the iPhone 14 and which device offers a better value? We compare the two to find out.

The announcement of the new iPhone 16e has also seen Apple quietly discontinue three iPhones, ending the iPhone SE product line in the process.

Entering 2025, Apple sold three devices with female Lightning ports: the iPhone SE, the iPhone 14/14 Plus, and the PowerBeats Pro. With the launch of the iPhone 16E, Apple now sells none. The only evidence that the port ever existed is the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and its male Lightning connector.

Apple's revolutionary iPhone 16e delivers substantial upgrades over SE 3, featuring the crucial A18 chip. Read why we're cautiously optimistic on AAPL stock.

Before the iPhone 16e’s arrival, the best budget iPhone option was the SE, which had a decade-plus-old design and a tiny IPS screen with a lower resolution and an IPS panel. Replacing the SE with a product with modern design, top-tier specs, and Apple Intelligence is a major leap forward for Apple’s entry-level smartphone.

China’s smartphone market is experiencing a slowdown, with sales growth momentum stalling despite government subsidies that have been aimed at

Jefferies said China's smartphone growth momentum is stalling, and noted that Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 16e is likely underwhelming.

Macworld When reviewing a new device, as with so many things, it’s important to keep an open mind. But I could tell within a matter of hours that the iPhone 16e and I were not going to get on. It was the end of the day.

Apple announced the iPhone 16e about a week ago, but it wasn’t on sale from the get-go. The pre-order period was valid until now, but units have now started to ship to consumers, and the iPhone 16e is available to buy in stores.