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iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: 25+ Differences Compared
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The iPhone 14 is discontinued now. But you can compare the specs here: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-14,iphone-16e
Obviously, it means that neither is a smartphone.They both say they're the toughest, so who's lying?
The lack of MagSafe is a definite shame. So many useful accessories – wallets, tripods, chargers, car mounts – out the window. Why?!
It's not about price. It's about size. iPhone 17 Mini or bye bye Apple.
7.5 watt charging and no MagSafe is pretty weak. I think you're better off getting a 14 off woot or eBay with a healthy battery.
Yup Apple cheapened out again in cellular. The OnePlus 12 and 13 destroy 16 Pro Max at any place.
Exactly. I might have been able to accept some of the compromises for the old price, even $499. But $599, for something that’s so much less than the 16, which is now not that much more expensive.
Colour me very disappointed.
I would consider the lack of the dynamic island as a feature.
I looked through all the tech specs to see if there was any aspect in which the phone was better than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, just to see what might be coming with the 17. Am I right in thinking that the ƒ/1.6 aperture back camera lens (Fusion) is objectively better than the ƒ/1.78 aperture one on the 16 Pro Max, considering that they are both 48 megapixels?
Than can both be equally "tough" (resistant to shatter when dropped) but the newer one can be superior in other ways (eg more difficult to scratch, or less glossy).
This is Apple's lowest end phone.
If you're the sort of person who has a WiFi 6E base station in your house, you are NOT the sort of person who is buying an iPhone SE/e.
48MP sensor with 1x and 2x like how it was introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max
Magsafe is trivial to add if you care. Buy a $15 kit on Amazon and glue it to the back of your phone or case. I've added it to an iPhone 8 and and iPhone X, and my brother has added it to his Android.
This is not worth complaining about.
I cannot believe people are so clueless! This is UTTERLY TRIVIAL to fix!
Mophie Snap Adapter, wireless
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Why would you expect $499 especially when it comes with most things the 16 has apart from extra camera lens & MagSafe
You can use a case with magsafe magnets to do the same thing. I have one on my SE 2022, and my wife had a magsafe case on her Pixel 8 for a little while.
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Already available:
Premium Clear MagSafe Case for iPhone 16e | ESR
Combine style and protection with our sleek, durable, and clear iPhone 16e case, featuring 1,200 g of magnetic strength compatible with various MagSafe accessories
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To be fair though, most people will add a case to their phone and you can just add one with a magnet. im using my iPhone 8 with a magnetic case and use all the iphone MagSafe accessories. Charging might be slower but i use a charger with a fan and the iphone keeps cool while topping up.
One can add MagSafe via a case. Some cases for the 16E provide the required magnets.