iPhone 16e first reviews are in: An expensive SE or affordable iPhone 16?

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  • Just as powerful as the iPhone 16
  • Works with Apple Intelligence (if you care)
  • Sharp OLED screen
  • USB-C port
  • New C1 chip
  • Action button
  • Screen is not as bright as the iPhone 16
  • Questionable value
  • No mmWave 5G, Ultra Wideband, or Wi-Fi 7
  • $599 price is premium for a 'budget' phone
  • No ultrawide
  • The notch is back
  • 2x zoom is just a crop
  • Lacks MagSafe

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