On February 20th, Apple dropped the new iPhone 16e. Now, if you go by the usual naming pattern, this phone should’ve been the iPhone SE4, but instead, they switched it up with the 16e. So, what’s behind this name change? What’s really going on here?
First off, compared to the iPhone SE3, the iPhone 16e shows a lot more similarities to the iPhone 14. The biggest change? The screen size. It’s gone from 4.7 inches to a much bigger 6.1 inches and now features the notch design. That’s a huge shift for the SE series, which has always been known for its compact size—definitely breaking away from what the SE line has traditionally been all about. On top of that, the starting price of the iPhone 16e is noticeably higher than previous SE models.
iPhone SE3 vs iPhone 16e
| Compare | iPhone se3 | iPhone 16e |
| Display | 4.7inch | 6.1inch |
| Starting price | 429$ | 599$ |
| Camera | Single-camera system 12MP Main | 2-in-1 camera system 48MP Fusion |
| Weight | 5.09 ounces | 5.88 ounces |
| MagSafe wireless | No | No |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes |
| Chip | A15 Bionic chip | A18 chip |
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Face ID |
| Capacity | 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB |
| Connector | Lightning(USB 2) | USB-C and Supports USB 2 |
| Watte | Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W | Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W |
For more detailed comparison info, check out Apple’s website: Compare iPhone models.
So, to wrap it up, renaming the iPhone SE4 to the iPhone 16e actually makes sense, since it’s moved beyond what the traditional SE series was known for. That said, one thing to point out is that the iPhone 16e still doesn’t support MagSafe wireless charging, just like the SE3 before it, which might be a bummer for some users. But don’t worry—ESR’s got you covered. We’ve already got MagSafe-compatible cases for the iPhone 16e in our store, ready to meet your needs.
iPhone 16e HaloLock Zero Clear Magsafe Case
iPhone 16e HaloLock Classic Hybrid Magsafe Case
iPhone 16e HaloLock Cyber Tough Magsafe Case
