iPhone 16e: Who is the potential user of this phone?
Apple has updated its lineup of phones, and a new addition has appeared in the budget niche – the iPhone 16e. We've already compared this model to other previous models of Refurbished iPhones.
The comparison with the budget iPhone 12 model can be found here, and with the premium iPhone 14 Pro Max here. We’ve also compared it to the latest budget phone, the iPhone SE (3rd edition), which you can read about here. Now, we want to take a broader approach and focus on a different question: who is this phone for? Who is the potential user of this new device? Let’s dive in!
A budget phone?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, so calling it a budget phone is quite a stretch. It is designed for customers who need an iOS phone but don’t require premium features. Yes, it is the cheapest new phone in Apple’s lineup today. Yes, it comes with all the latest features, such as Apple Intelligence, the Action Button, a modern display, and a decent camera. And yes, it is the only model in the iPhone 16 series that did not receive Dynamic Island, the Camera Control button, or fast wireless charging.
Who is the potential owner of such a phone?
First, it's businesses operating on the iOS platform that don’t need premium features. They just need a phone that works well with the basic set of functions, and the iPhone 16e does that—and more.
Second, it's people who want a modern, tech-savvy phone but at the lowest price. Students or parents of children who need a phone, or parents who don’t need the latest trendy cameras but just want a reliable phone, or simply people who want to pay the lowest price for an iPhone.
Third, a potential user could be an Android phone owner who needs an iOS phone. For them, the iPhone would be an additional device that provides access to all the cool iOS features.
Conclusion
This is Apple’s new budget phone. If you want a new phone with the lowest price and a basic set of functions, then this is definitely your choice.
But if you’re open to buying refurbished, you’ll get more value because for an even lower price, you’ll get a phone that matches or even exceeds the iPhone 16e in terms of specs. Read our articles—we’ve done many comparisons, and we’re confident that buying a refurbished iPhone is a better deal across the board.
Check out the prices for refurbished iPhones in our store, and you’ll see that the best deal is to buy refurbished to meet your basic+ needs.
Visit our online store at costplusphones.com and choose your favorite phone model.
CostPlusPhones Team
