After months and months of speculation, rumors, and industry secrets flowing out like water, the iPhone 16e is almost here. A new path for Apple’s beloved iPhone SE line is still offering a budget-friendly handset, but if you don’t want to stomach the upfront cost of the device, you can grab the upcoming cell phone for only $5 a month.
Attempting to stick the landing into the best budget gaming phones list, the iPhone 16e is Apple’s latest attempt at making the company’s handsets more accessible. Not only will you be able to enjoy the best mobile games around with the powerful A18 chipset, but you’ll also have a larger screen than the usual SE models with an impressive 6.1-inch display.
According to Apple, the iPhone 16e’s battery life lasts longer than any other 6.1-inch phone from the company, lasting upwards of 12 hours longer than the rest of the SE lineup (and six hours longer than the iPhone 11). Most importantly, the edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR display means all of the best Apple Arcade games will look truly superb on Apple’s newest handset.
Admittedly, I’m disappointed to see that most iPhones still have 60Hz refresh rates over Android’s typical 120Hz across the board. However, you’re still in for a treat when you’re playing any iPhone games that you’ll want, and with the powerful chipset, you can enjoy anything, whether you prefer action games or relaxing games.
At a starting price tag of $599, the iPhone 16e is cheaper than the other members of the iPhone 16 family. However, if you’re looking to save money on the new handset, you can grab the iPhone 16e for just $5 a month from Verizon over 36 months, making the new device just $180 in total.
Those in the UK can get a great deal with Sky Mobile, offering Apple’s latest phone for just £20 a month on a 36-month contract. You’ll have to pay a little extra to get the data package you want, or you can opt for the 100MB plan which is £0 for 24 months.
Before you go ahead and grab this amazing iPhone 16e deal, I strongly suggest checking Verizon’s T&Cs before going ahead with the order. However, once you’re in Apple’s ecosystem, I’d suggest looking at the best earbuds for iPhone to see which ones you should pick up with your sparkling new handset.