CIRP: iPhone 16 Demand Surges, Affordable 16e Starts Strong

CIRP: iPhone 16 Demand Surges, Affordable 16e Starts Strong

Apple iPhone 16 series has witnessed robust demand, particularly for the iPhone 16e, according to the latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). The mid-tier phone, which costs $600, has outsold the 2022 iPhone SE in the United States. CIRP: iPhone 16 Demand Rises, 16e Impresses Early CIRP’s findings indicate that the iPhone 16 … Read more

Can the Pixel 9a’s battery outlast the iPhone 16e and Galaxy S24 FE?

Can the Pixel 9a’s battery outlast the iPhone 16e and Galaxy S24 FE?

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Between the Google Pixel 9a, Apple iPhone 16e, and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, we’re spoiled for flagship-tier features without the price tags. Still, with prices ranging from $499 to $659 and a lot of differences under the hood, there’s plenty to weigh up when deciding between these three for your … Read more

Foxconn Now Assembles the iPhone 16e in Brazil

Foxconn Now Assembles the iPhone 16e in Brazil

Foxconn, one of Apple’s long-time partners in the iPhone manufacturing, has been making rounds to adjust iPhone assembly. The company has been expanding outside China for years with plants in India, Vietnam, and Brazil. The move started when Apple realized that it couldn’t be too reliant on China manufacturing due to the tensions between the … Read more

The iPhone 16e made me face a hard truth about mobile cameras

The iPhone 16e made me face a hard truth about mobile cameras

Table of Contents Table of Contents One camera is better? Ditch the wide-angle Fewer, better wide-angle cameras I’ve spent a few days taking photos with the Apple iPhone 16e, which has a single camera on the back. One, solitary lens on the back of a current smartphone makes it look rather old school, and somewhat … Read more

5 Best Android phones to buy instead of iPhone 16e

5 Best Android phones to buy instead of iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is the newest and cheapest Apple smartphone in the iPhone 16 series. It replaces the lineup that was previously known as the iPhone SE. It brings noticeable upgrades over previous generations, like notched display, Face ID, Action Button, and Apple Intelligence support. It is aimed at buyers interested in a modern iPhone … Read more

The Pixel 9a proves how bad of a value the iPhone 16e really is

The Pixel 9a proves how bad of a value the iPhone 16e really is

In less than a month, Apple and Google both released their newest budget smartphones for 2025. Apple has the iPhone 16e, while Google has the Pixel 9a. At first glance, the phones are similar enough. They’re both the cheapest value offering for their flagship siblings, have a big focus on AI features, and have similar … Read more

Google Pixel 9a vs. Apple iPhone 16e: The Top Midrange Phones Duke It Out

Google Pixel 9a vs. Apple iPhone 16e: The Top Midrange Phones Duke It Out

Price The base Pixel 9a with 128GB of storage costs $499, and the 256GB model costs $559. Apple offers the iPhone 16e in three storage configurations: 128GB for $599, 256GB for $699, and 512GB for $899. If price alone is your concern, the Pixel wins this round by undercutting the iPhone by at least $100. … Read more

Google’s Pixel 9a Is $499 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e

Google’s Pixel 9a Is 9 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e

Battery life has historically been a weak point on Google’s Pixel A-series phones, so Google has stuffed a 5,100-mAh cell into the Pixel 9a. That’s the biggest battery capacity we’ve seen on a Pixel yet, and Google claims 30-plus hours on a single charge. Also in tow is wireless charging, though it’s still the basic … Read more