Apple has discontinued several older models to make room for the new iPhone 16e. The company has removed the third-generation iPhone SE from its lineup. The new model offers several upgrades over the three-year-old phone. These include an A18 chip, Apple Intelligence support, and a USB Type-C port.
Apple also appears to have removed the standard iPhone 14 models from its website. The company launched these phones in 2022.
Apple Discontinues Some Older Products
After launching the iPhone 16e, Apple removed the iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus from its official website. However, third-party sellers such as Flipkart and Amazon may still have these phones in stock. Refurbished stores may also offer them.
Stock will likely become harder to find over time. Apple launched the iPhone SE (2022) in March 2022. It started at Php 49,502.
Apple launched the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in September 2022. They started at Php 38,990 and Php 47,990, respectively.
Apple also stopped selling the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13 after launching the iPhone 16 series. The company later removed the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE from some European online stores.
The European Union introduced new rules for USB Type-C charging ports. These rules require most new phones to use USB Type-C.
Apple’s smartphone lineup now includes the standard iPhone 15 series, the iPhone 16 series, and the new iPhone 16e. Apple may remove the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus when it launches the iPhone 17 lineup.
The Price and Specifications for the iPhone 16e Are Available
The iPhone 16e starts at PHP 39,990 for the 128GB model. The 256GB version costs Php 46,990. The 512GB version costs Php 58,990.
Apple opened pre-orders on February 21. The phone went on sale on February 28.
The new model runs iOS 18. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone uses a 3nm A18 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The phone has a single 48-megapixel rear camera. It also includes optical image stabilization (OIS). The front camera uses a 12-megapixel TrueDepth system for selfies and video calls.
The device has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It also uses a USB Type-C port for charging. Wired charging supports up to 18W. Wireless charging supports up to 7.5W.
Conclusion
The iPhone 16e replaces several older models in Apple’s lineup. The new phone offers a newer chip, Apple Intelligence, and USB Type-C charging.
The global release date was February 28. We also have a post covering the iPhone 16e price in the Philippines.
Replacing several older models with one newer option makes Apple’s lineup simpler. However, shoppers who want a lower-cost iPhone or a model with a home button may need to look at refurbished devices.
