The upcoming iPhone 17e is rumored to address and fix the major limitation found in the iPhone 16e, suggesting improvements in its features or performance.
The FCC accidentally published confidential iPhone 16e schematics, including detailed electrical diagrams and antenna info, despite Apple's request for secrecy, potentially exposing company secrets to competitors.
The FCC accidentally leaked confidential schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple's requests for secrecy, potentially exposing proprietary information to competitors, though the leak appears to be an unintentional error by the FCC.
The iPhone 16e, despite being a top seller in Europe, has underperformed compared to previous iPhone SE models, mainly due to its higher launch price of €699, which is less attractive in Europe's price-sensitive market, leading to lower sales percentages compared to earlier SE models.
The iPhone 16e has entered Europe's top 10 best-selling smartphones, ranking 9th with 2% of sales in March 2025, but faces stiff competition from Samsung and struggles with higher pricing compared to previous models, which has limited its success despite its upgrades and Apple's efforts to reduce dependency on Qualcomm with new in-house components.
The iPhone 16e debuted in Europe's top 10 smartphones in its first month, capturing 8% of Apple's regional sales, but its performance is weaker compared to previous mid-tier iPhones due to higher pricing and competition from older models like the iPhone 15. Despite modest sales, it marks a positive development for Apple amid regulatory challenges in Europe.
A study suggests that Qualcomm's modems outperform Apple's new in-house C1 modem in the iPhone 16e in terms of connectivity and speed, with Android phones using Qualcomm's flagship modems showing significantly faster download and upload speeds in real-world tests, despite Apple's focus on energy efficiency with its first in-house cellular chip.
A Qualcomm-commissioned study shows its modem chips outperform Apple's in dense urban environments, highlighting the performance gap with Apple's in-house C1 modem in the iPhone 16e, especially in 5G download and upload speeds, raising questions about Apple's in-house chip development efforts.
A comparison of the camera capabilities of the iPhone 16E and Pixel 9A reveals that while both phones produce decent photos, the Pixel 9A offers better image detail, dynamic range, and portrait effects at a lower price point, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious consumers interested in mobile photography.