The iPhone 16e brings the iPhone SE kicking and screaming to modern times. Here’s what’s new about the spiritual successor versus the outgoing budget-friendly model.

iPhone 16e [left], iPhone SE Gen 3 [right]

iPhone 16e [left], iPhone SE Gen 3 [right]
Apple has consistently kept the design of the iPhone SE behind the rest of the iPhone range throughout its life. With the introduction of the iPhone 16e as a rebranded replacement, the budget model is now a thoroughly modernized smartphone.
It’s not just the design that’s been given a boost, as its specifications have also been upgraded to match its appearance.