The new iPhone 16e looks like a solid deal for $599. But before you buy it, here are five Android phones I'd get instead.

The iPhone 16e combines the iPhone 14's design, notch and all, with some more modern elements, including, most notably, a shift to USB-C and Apple's A18 SoC. While it's not the exact configuration you'll find in Apple's more expensive iPhone 16,

First, the company shifted away from the “SE” branding after nearly a decade. Then it priced the budget phone higher than expected at $599 – a notable jump from the $429 iPhone SE.

Apple's iPhone 16E, the replacement for the 2020 iPhone SE, has seen the company finally kill off multiple things in one go. From the home button to the Lightning port, Apple's new cheapest phone comes with big changes, but it also signals the death of small phones in the tech giant's lineup. I think that's a shame.

The iPhone 16e will join the four other iPhone 16 models in being made in India, Apple has revealed. In a response to a query from

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) releases the iPhone 16e on February 28, giving consumers five iPhone 16 models to choose from. The expanded list of models features a wide price range, with the 16e starting at $599 and the 1TB Pro Max going for $1,

Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, priced at ₹59,999 in India, disappointing fans seeking affordability. Alternatives like the OnePlus 13R, Google Pixel 8a, and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offer better specifications at lower prices.