Based on its findings, Cellular Insights concluded that the Qualcomm-powered devices "hold a clear edge" over the iPhone 16e for individuals seeking "consistent, high-throughput 5G performance." ...

The iPhone 16e includes Apple's first custom-designed C1 modem, and since it's a new chip category for Apple, there have been questions about how the C1 measures up to the Qualcomm modems that ...

At first, I would expect connectivity to be inferior to Qualcomm-powered iPhones, but the iPhone 16e will show how important ...

Apple's newest addition to the iPhone family is the iPhone 16e. It's the new entry model that's still packed with features. Learn more here.

The 16e is priced at a level consistent with previous generations of Apple’s lowest-priced iPhone, the SE, which was released in 2022 with a starting price of $429. The key point ...

Apple spent many years developing the technology behind its new C1 modem.But before the iPhone 16e’s launch, expectations were that Apple’s C1 would trail Qualcomm’s own 5G modem—at least ...

It’s unclear if Apple will use the C1 in any product other than the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17 line is expected to feature Qualcomm modems once again, as Apple signed a six-year chipset contract ...

You don't have to spend over a $1,000 to get a quality iPhone, as the iPhone 15 and 16e are both budget-friendly options.

First, the iPhone 16e doesn’t support MagSafe, even though the iPhone 14 did (as did the 12 and 13 before it). This, as I’ve discussed elsewhere , is a huge disappointment.

The iPhone 16e contains the company’s first custom-made modem chip, which if adopted for other iPhones, could go someway in releasing Apple from its dependence on Qualcomm QCOM, the world’s ...

We tested the iPhone 16e, Apple’s new and most affordable model, and discovered a device that brings modern design, good battery life, and AI support – but also a fair amount of compromises.

The C1 inside the iPhone 16e isn’t expected to meet the current Qualcomm X75 modem used inside the iPhone 16 series, but this phased approach will likely work in Apple’s favor. Apple hasn’t ...