iPhone 16e alternatives you can buy right now

Apple launched the all-new iPhone 16e on Wednesday, adding a fourth model in the iPhone 16 lineup. The Apple iPhone 16e is an affordable smartphone in the series that comes with an OLED display, a 48MP camera, and Apple’s latest A18 chipset. It also ships with iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.

These features might make the iPhone 16e look like a lucrative option in the mid-premium segment. But as always, you can consider checking out some of its alternatives in the same price range and then make you final purchase. Here are some of the iPhone 16e alternatives you can buy right now.

OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 is a good alternative is you want an all-round smartphone. It comes with a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a faster 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the iPhone 16E’s single camera, the OnePlus 13 has three useful camera sensors. This includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide unit.

Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 24GB of RAM, the OnePlus 13 is a performance beast. It runs on Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 and packs a mammoth 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. There’s also faster 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.

Oppo Find X8

The Oppo Find X8 is another alternative you can consider. It’s a good camera-centric phone that has a triple-rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. The smartphone has a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with faster 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother scrolling experience.

The device draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device houses a large 5,630mAh battery with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. It boots on Android 15-based ColorOS 15 on top.

Vivo X200

Another camera-centric alternative you can check out is the Vivo X200. The device costs a little more than the iPhone 16E’s base variant, but gets you triple cameras and powerful hardware. For starters, it has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Schott Xensation Alpha protection. The device has a triple-rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide unit.

There’s a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset for performance. It has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 5,800mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging support. Lastly, the device boots on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 on top.

Realme GT 7 Pro

For the same price as the iPhone 16e, you can also check out the Realme GT 7 Pro. The smartphone has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate support. It has a triple-rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.

The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is the latest by Qualcomm. It has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It houses a gigantic 5,800 battery with 120W fast charging support. Lastly, it boots on Android 15-based Realme UI 6 on top.

iPhone 15

If you strictly want an iPhone, you can have a look at the standard iPhone 15. Although you will miss out on Apple Intelligence and the Action Button, you’ll still get an ultra-wide camera and a Dynamic Island. There’s also MagSage support which the new iPhone 16e lacks. The iPhone 15 also comes in multiple colour options, including blue and green.

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These are all the iPhone 16e alternatives you can buy right now. Which one of these alternatives are you planning to consider? Do let us know in the comments below.