The iPhone 16e is the perfect iPhone for iPhone XR and XS upgraders.
Nothing is set in stone yet, but it seems highly likely that the XR and XS will not be getting iOS 19. It makes sense since iOS is rumored to get an all-new design, and usually an all-new design means older phones have to be left behind.
This makes it a perfect time to upgrade since you can be more up to date both in terms of hardware and software. Odds are if someone is still using an iPhone XR or XS, a 7-year old device, they aren’t really living on the cutting edge.
That is why the iPhone 16e is the perfect upgrade.
The benefits of upgrading from the XS to the 16e are just gobsmackingly insane. Here are just some of the benefits:
USB-C vs lightning.
Solid 48MP camera that will take better photos and videos than both 12MP lenses on the iPhone XS.
A brighter 6.1 inch screen that is a nice balance between the 5.8 inch and 6.5 inch iPhone XS and XS Max.
Same screen size, but smaller form factor than the XR.
Action Button vs the mute switch.
Equivalent wireless charging.
More responsive Face ID that works in landscape.
Huge boost in performance and speed.
Major iOS updates for at least 5 years.
The only downside? You get Apple Intelligence.