Apple's new 'e' series smartphone could be a regular thing: new iPhone 16e would be followed up by iPhone 17e in 2026 with in-house 5G modem.
The rest of the smartphone world doesn’t seem to mind buying Qualcomm’s modems, which hold a dominant market share, especially when you only consider high-end phones like the ones Apple makes. As current iPhone users know, Qualcomm’s 5G modems are solid, fast, and good. So why is Apple kicking against them so hard?
The iPhone 16e’s and 16’s battery life is likely enhanced by the new phone’s more efficient modem and larger battery. The iPhone 16e features a 3,961 mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 has a 3,561 mAh battery.