How does the iPhone 16e compare to the iPhone 15?

The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 have several key differences and similarities:

Design: The iPhone 16e has a design similar to the iPhone 14 with flat sides and sharp edges, while the iPhone 15 has rounded edges

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Display: Both phones feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60 Hz refresh rate. However, the iPhone 15 can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, compared to 1,200 nits on the iPhone 16e.

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Performance Chipset: The iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip, while the iPhone 15 uses the A16 Bionic chip.

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RAM: The iPhone 16e comes with 8 GB of RAM, whereas the iPhone 15 has 6 GB of RAM.

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Rear Cameras: The iPhone 16e has a single 48 MP rear camera, while the iPhone 15 features a dual-camera setup with a main and an ultra-wide lens.

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Apple Intelligence: The iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence, which is not available on the iPhone 15.

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Action Button: The iPhone 16e includes the programmable Action Button, while the iPhone 15 uses the older mute toggle.

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Connectivity and Charging Modem: The iPhone 16e is the first iPhone with an Apple-made modem, while the iPhone 15 uses a Qualcomm modem.

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Price Cost: The iPhone 16e is priced at $599, making it $100 cheaper than the iPhone 15.

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