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iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3: A quantum leap forward

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.

Two smartphones displayed side by side; left phone in white with notch, right phone in red with home button. Background: gradient from green to red.
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.

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