Apple delivered its latest budget handset, the $599 iPhone 16e, without pomp. There was no big event in person, nor was there one online. No journalists

Apple's newest budget iPhone eschews some features such as MagSafe and multiple cameras to be more affordable but balances that with a processor powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence. If you just picked up a new iPhone 16E,

Going from the third-generation SE to the 16e is a big step up. But is it worth the money? Here's what you need to know.