Shoppers eager to bag a new iPhone without paying the hefty price of the brand new model won’t want to snooze on this retailer’s limited-time offer that’s seen the iPhone 16 drop in price
Apple’s newest iPhone has dropped to its lowest price ever as the tech giant gears up to open pre-orders for a fresh addition to its mobile phone range. Amazon is behind this bargain, offering the iPhone 16e for £544 in the run-up to the iPhone 17 being available to purchase.
Apple has finally unveiled its latest iPhone range. The tech giant held its annual showcase live from its California headquarters on Tuesday (September 9), where it launched the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air.
This Amazon deal comes as pre-orders for each 17-model will go live at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 12, with availability starting from Friday, September 19. Retailers including Sky Mobile, EE, Mobiles.co.uk, Vodafone, and Three have all confirmed they’ll be stocking the device, with prices to be confirmed.
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Whilst technology enthusiasts eagerly anticipate their initial look at Apple’s new handsets, Amazon’s current offer makes the existing model more budget-friendly than buying the most up-to-date model. The iPhone 16e was formerly available for £599, and though the price tag of £544 may still seem steep, it’s saving shoppers £45.
Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February, designed as a more affordable model of the standard iPhone 16. Despite its cheaper price, it’s said to offer ‘powerful capabilities’ thanks to Apple’s latest-generation A18 chip.
The handset boasts a 6.1″ Super Retina XDR display and is packed with AI features via Apple Intelligence. Standout abilities include removing objects from images and using ChatGPT writing tools. The iPhone 16e also boasts a 48MP Fusion camera, 4K video capture with Dolby Vision, and safety features such as Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance.
This model is available with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, though the larger capacity will affect the price tag. The mobile is available in black or white.
The Mirror’s Technology Editor Dave Snelling tried the iPhone 16e earlier this year and said, “There’s no question it’s a very nice device. It gets a premium design covered in toughened Ceramic Shield glass and surrounded by aero-space-grade aluminium.”
“There’s a soft matte finish on the rear case that looks stylish and stops those mucky fingerprints from ruining the look. Spin the iPhone 16e around and you’ll be treated to a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screen, which is perfect for a boxset binge, sending texts, or doomscrolling on TikTok.”
However, Dave also noted a downside of the iPhone 16e, adding: “Under the hood is a supremely powerful A18 processor, which is not only blisteringly fast but also offers access to Apple Intelligence. It’s worth noting that the 16e now beats the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 14, as those older call makers will never get access to Apple Intelligence, as they simply aren’t powerful enough.
Nevertheless, Dave also highlighted a drawback of the iPhone 16e, stating: “It’s a good phone but it does lack upgrades such as Apple’s clever Dynamic Island notch which transforms to show information as you use different apps and services, there’s no MagSafe charging and the Ceramic Shield glass isn’t the latest version found on Apple’s more expensive models.”
If those extras don’t bother you, the iPhone 16e is worth considering, especially considering the deals available right now. If you don’t fancy Amazon’s offer, Sky is giving shoppers the chance to get the iPhone 16e for £18, when payment is spread out. Elsewhere, you can find this SIM Free iPhone 16e 5G 128GB AI Mobile Phone in Black at Argos for £549.
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