Updated May 5th 2025, 18:53 IST
iPhone 15 has dropped to one of the lowest prices online, and it is now available for less than the iPhone 16e. Launched in 2024, the iPhone 15 is among Apple’s best-selling devices, and the price drop makes it more appealing.
While it introduced the Dynamic Island to the non-Pro lineup, along with a USB-C port, the iPhone 15 is not eligible for Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence services. On the other hand, the iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence support but lacks the Dynamic Island. It also has just one camera compared to the iPhone 15’s two sensors. If the iPhone 15 comes across as a better option than the iPhone 16e, this deal is for you.
Amazon has listed the iPhone 15 at ₹58,999, significantly lower than its launch price of ₹79,900. On the other hand, the iPhone 16e was launched for ₹59,900. While you can also get discounts on the iPhone 16e on Amazon, you have to decide if features like Dynamic Island and an ultrawide camera are more important than Apple Intelligence services.
While the iPhone 16e brings the latest processor and more RAM to support Apple Intelligence, it compromises on other aspects. It has a single 48MP camera on the back, so it will not appeal to customers who want an ultrawide camera on their next iPhone. It also lacks a Dynamic Island on the display, so services such as real-time notifications and Live Activities will not work. The iPhone 16e also omits MagSafe charging from its list of specifications, making it less attractive to people who like that technology — otherwise available on the iPhone 15. The iPhone 16e also has an Action Button that makes it easy to quickly launch features by pressing a button.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 15, while lacking support for Apple Intelligence and using the old Alert Slider instead of the Action Button, offers ultrawide photography capabilities and features such as Cinematic Mode in the Camera app. Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15 also makes the experience better, allowing users to interact with notifications without opening the app. The iPhone 15 also has MagSafe charging, like other iPhone models, making it more flexible with charging sources.
Published May 5th 2025, 18:53 IST