Apple Abandons Budget Smartphone Market With iPhone 16e

Apple’s $599 iPhone 16e is up for preorder now. Is this the budget phone for you?
Apple just offed its smallest and most-affordable iPhone, and replaced it with the bigger and pricier iPhone 16e — so we looked closely at the tradeoffs to let you know if it’s right for you.
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Apple Abandons Budget Smartphone Market With the iPhone 16e
Apple introduced the long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE: the iPhone 16e. In doing so, it all but abandoned the budget smartphone market. Also: The company prepares to launch the M4 MacBook Air and confirms that Apple Intelligence is coming to the Vision Pro.
Apple needs the iPhone 16e to be a hit. Here’s why it has a chance
First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 – a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.
iPhone 16e: Why you might be wrong about Apple’s latest “budget” iPhone
Coming in at ₹59,900 for the base 128GB model, is the iPhone 16e not worth the price? It may be too early to reach a conclusion, but here are a few reasons why many users may be
iPhone 16e: This is Apple’s most affordable iPhone yet
The iPhone 16e is out… Apple’s latest export from the iPhone lineup is out, and this might be the most affordable one in a long time. Replacing the iPhone SE and adding a model to the 16 lineup, this model is turning over a new leaf after years of progressively expensive versions.
iPhone 16e pricing signals shift away from budget segment
Apple has discontinued the iPhone SE and launched the iPhone 16e, raising its entry-level model price from US$429 to US$599, a significant hike of US$170. This strategic move presents a key test for Apple's iPhone lineup in a market dominated by mid-range Android devices.
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