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If you've been holding out for a more affordable option in Apple's Apple's iPhone 16 range, that time has come — the Cupertino company has announced the iPhone 16e — a value-minded handset which boasts the same A18 chipset as the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, but with a few concessions made in order to keep costs down.

Starting at AU$999, the iPhone 16e is not what you'd describe as a cheap phone, but it is the closest thing to a budget handset that Apple currently offers, now that the iPhone SE (2022) has officially been discontinued.

The iPhone 16e sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, and like the standard iPhone 16, it's limited to 60Hz. While the device sports full Face ID capability, you won't find Apple's unique Dynamic Island on this device — it's still rocking a notch cutout.

Fortunately, the iPhone 16e offers the same Apple Intelligence features as the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup, thanks to the aforementioned A18 chip. Moreover, it also carries the first cellular modem designed by Apple, dubbed the Apple C1.

It also significantly improves upon the iPhone SE (2022) in one other area: it sports a 48MP camera sensor on its rear, which is a big leap from the 12MP snapper found on the iPhone SE (2022). Additionally, the celebrated Camera Control button from the original range carries over here.

In Australia, iPhone 16e pre-orders start on Saturday, February 22, with an on-sale date of Friday, February 28. Here are the top Australian telco plans that include the iPhone 16e handset.

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iPhone 16e — What's included?

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Row 0 - Cell 0	iPhone 16e
Starting price	AU$999
Display	6.1-inch OLED (2532 x 1170)
Refresh rate	60Hz
Rear cameras	48MP main with 2x in-sensor zoom (f/1.6)
Front camera	12MP (f/1.9)
Chipset	A18
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery life	Up to 12 hours longer than iPhone SE 3
Charging	USB-C, 20W wired, 15W wireless
Operating system	iOS 18
Water/dust resistance	IP68
Size	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8mm
Weight	167g
Colors	Black, white

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Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.