The iPhone 16e is pricier than the erstwhile entry-level iPhone SE. So are the trade-offs from the iPhone 16, and the savings, worth it?

Apple's $599 iPhone 16E and $799 iPhone 16 have much in common, but are still two very different phones. Here's everything to consider.

The more important difference relates to brightness. While the iPhone 16e can hit 800 nits in typical use and 1200 nits in high brightness mode, the iPhone 16 can go well beyond those figures to 1000 nits and 2000 nits respectively.

After an initial teardown of the new iPhone in Hong Kong, the well-known repair service provider has now also taken a look at the device. There were surprises.

Apple announced the iPhone 16e about a week ago, but it wasn’t on sale from the get-go. The pre-order period was valid until now, but units have now started to ship to consumers, and the iPhone 16e is available to buy in stores.