Review: Apple’s iPhone 16e is a near-perfect device with some compromises that could turn some users off

Apple 's latest iPhone 16e has quickly become one of the company’s most controversial products.

After axing the SE from their lineup and bumping up the price of their “lowest” priced phone, it has not initially received much love from many tech enthusiasts.

However, I have had a different perspective on it, finding it to be a near-perfect device, albeit with some compromises that could turn some users off.

The 6.1-inch display is about what I would want to use on a daily basis.

The iPhone 16e's screen was plenty bright enough to use outdoors, even under bright lighting.

One noticeable difference was the screen refresh rate, which only comes in at 60Hz .

Gone, however, is MagSafe , something all other iPhones in Apple ’s current phone lineup support.

I was beyond thankful for USB-C, as it allows me to use an iPhone as a daily device without having to worry about needing Lightning cable for just my phone.

The camera on the iPhone 16e is adequate for most situations but lacking in some aspects.

I wish Apple had made some different choices, but I feel the phone is a near-perfect phone for my daily life.