The new phone is powered by Apple's own cellular modem chip, called the C1, which processes the phone's AI features. The tools can summarize text and audio, create new emojis and has made Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, more capable. Apple also touted the new phone's more powerful battery and camera, compared with the now discontinued SE.

Apple has welcomed the newest member of the iPhone family with the iPhone 16e, a cheaper smartphone option with updated features.