I've tried Apple's new iPhone - you can get it now for a surprisingly cheap price
Apple is back with a new device called the iPhone 16e, which is much more affordable than its flagship iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro phones.
There's a new iPhone on shelves today, and it makes owning a feature-packed smartphone feel a little more affordable. The all-new iPhone 16e was announced last week, with Apple promising big features at a price that's £200 cheaper than its flagship siblings.
Mirror Online has had the device in our pocket for the past week and there's no question that it's a very nice device. It gets a premium design covered in toughened Ceramic Shield glass and surrounded in aero-space grade aluminium.
There's a soft matte finish on the rear case that looks stylish and stops those mucky fingerprints from ruining the look. Spin the iPhone 16e around, and you'll be treated to a 6.1-inch Super Reina XDR screen, which is perfect for a boxset binge, sending texts, or doomscrolling on TikTok.
This device also ditches the old-fashioned home button for good, with users logging in via the Face ID scanner tucked inside the now-added notch.
Under the hood is a supremely powerful A18 processor, which is not only blisteringly fast but also offers access to Apple Intelligence.
That means your emails can be written for you and images retouched in a flash. Plus, there is access to features such as Genmojis, Image Playground, ChatGPT integration and a better Siri assistant.
It's worth noting the 16e now beats the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 as those older call makers will never get access to Apple Intelligence as they simply aren't powerful enough.
Other features that have impressed us include a decent single-lens 48MP camera, very long battery life, and bonus extras such as SOS satellite text messaging and crash detection.
It's a good phone but it does lack upgrades such as Apple's clever Dynamic Island notch which transforms to show information as you use different apps and services, there's no MagSafe charging (which is very annoying) and the Ceramic Shield glass isn't the latest - and even stronger - version found on Apple's more expensive models.
The single rear snapper isn't as good as the other iPhone 16 models and you don't get the Camera Control shutter button which is now found on its more expensive siblings.
If those extras don't bother you, then the iPhone 16e is worth considering, especially when you look at the deals available right now.
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