What do reviews say about battery?

TechRadar gives battery 4.5/5 and buyers praise it often, though mixed use is less impressive.

What do reviews say about magsafe?

Both expert reviews flag that MagSafe is missing; standard wireless charging only.

What do reviews say about camera?

One 48MP camera with a 2x crop; experts say it is excellent but miss an ultra-wide.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 644 reviews · 3 sources

iPhone 16e

Best for: iPhone users on a budgetBudget

A fast A18 iPhone with great battery for $599. You give up MagSafe, a second camera and the Dynamic Island.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want the cheapest new iPhone
Battery life matters most

Skip if

You want an ultra-wide camera
You rely on MagSafe

How it scores

Value8.0

Battery7.8

Price

$599

You pay for: Cheapest iPhone with A18 chip

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Fast performanceA18 makes apps feel instant

Camera qualityStrong single 48MP camera

Battery lifeLasts well past a day

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Only one rear cameraNo ultra-wide lens

No MagSafeMissing magnetic charging

Reviewers disagree on

Price low for an iPhoneHigh for a budget phone

Alternatives

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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