AI feature and powerful A18 chipset for Rs 60k, how wise is it to buy?
Apple has launched the affordable model iPhone 16e a few days ago. This model of iPhone has been launched at an initial price of Rs 60 thousand. It has an A18 chipset which supports Apple Intelligence. In its first impression, we will tell you how it will be to buy iPhone 16e at a price of Rs 60 thousand.
This is the company's first big launch this year. It was expected that the company's affordable model iPhone SE 4 would be launched. But, the company has launched it with a new name. This phone has been brought at a price of Rs 60,000. Is it a good deal to buy this model of Apple at this price or not. Let's know in the first impression of iPhone 16e.
Support for A18 chip and Apple Intelligence
The company has introduced the latest iPhone 16e as a member of the existing iPhone 16 series. It has an A18 chipset, which supports Apple Intelligence. This affordable iPhone model of Apple runs on iOS 18.4. The company says that it has been specially designed keeping in mind the Indian users and local UI optimization.
This is a good start for an affordable iPhone model, but it has some drawbacks too.
Although Apple has given A18 chip in this model. But the most disappointing thing is the 60Hz display given in it. iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, which offers great quality. In 2025, even smartphones coming in 40-50 thousand rupees have 120Hz refresh rate. In such a situation, Apple's sticking to 60Hz till now is disappointing.
Now let's talk about its design, it looks a bit old with thick bezels. Nowadays designs with thin bezels are more preferred. But, the good thing is that the iPhone 16e is light in weight and its build quality is excellent. Its back panel comes with a ceramic shield front and glass back, which gives a strong and premium feel.
Apple C1 Modem
For the first time, Apple has used its in-house C1 modem in this phone. This has reduced the company's dependences on Qualcomm. Apple has also claimed that this modem will make the iPhone's battery life even better.
The company has given a notch display in the iPhone 16e. That is, it does not have a dynamic island like the iPhone 16 and 15 series. Apple also launched the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max with a dynamic island. It is a bit disappointing that this old design of Apple is given in the iPhone 16e.
Consideration
The base variant of the iPhone 16e has been introduced with 128GB of storage. It has been introduced at a starting price of Rs 59,990. The problem with the base variant is that most of its storage is occupied by Apple Intelligence. In such a situation, buying iPhone 15 from Amazon for Rs 61,499 can be a better option for many users, which has Dynamic Island, two camera sensors.
