A key area where the 16e beats its predecessor is in battery life; Apple says the new model can provide up to 26 hours of video playback and 90 hours of audio playback, while the 16 provides up to 22 hours of video playback and 80 hours of streamed video playback.
The 16e also has the same Action Button as seen on the 16 – which can be used for a range of features including calling a friend or launching your favourite app with a single press – but the 16 also has a camera control button.
On Wednesday, the tech giant’s CEO Tim Cook unveiled the new iPhone 16e, which is being billed as the ‘powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family’.
Prices direct from Apple start at £599 for the iPhone 16e 128GB, this compares to £799 for the iPhone 16 128GB.
Like the more expensive iPhone 16, the new device is packed with Apple Intelligence features, Apple’s own AI suite.
