After yesterday's introduction of the iPhone 16e, the fan world began AppI'm going to immediately discuss which alternatives to this iPhone are actually the best and which older iPhones are still worth buying instead. Of course, we in the editorial team asked ourselves this question, and although we initially thought that the answer would not be too complicated,onec it turned out to be the exact opposite.
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Right from the start, you need to ask yourself what you actually want from a new iPhone. Without knowing the answer to this question, you end up choosing the ideal alternative. iPhone 16e, or even at all iPhone as such, you will hardly be able to choose. It will always be about compromises, which we cannot avoid here either. If we fish in the waters of older iPhones, we may get some technical specifications that are more interesting, but others will be inferior compared to iPhonem 16e worse and what is also good to mention, the software support as such will logically be shorter. So before choosing, a person should know what they are mainly looking for in a phone and how long they expect to use it for.
New iPhones
Currently, you can find it at retailers Apple The only products available in reasonable quantities are iPhones 13, 14 and 15, and even then only non- Pro models. The older iPhones have already sold out and Pro The previous generation series usually sells out shortly after the launch of its successors at a discount. So if we were to choose from the iPhones 13, 14 and 15, with the iPhone We will exclude the 16 from our selection, since it is a full 7000 CZK more expensive than the 16e, so we would have a relatively wide, but still complex, selection. We will then base our choice on the prices set by authorized dealers. Apple sellers.
- iPhone 13 – 12 CZK (990 CZK cheaper than iPhone 6th)
- iPhone 14 – 14 CZK (990 CZK cheaper than iPhone 16th)
- iPhone 15 – 18 CZK (990 CZK more expensive than iPhone 16th)
All three alternatives to the iPhone 16e offer MagSafe support, and in addition to a wide-angle lens, they also have ultrawide-angle lens and in terms of performance, we dare say that in terms of speed between them and iPhoneYou won't recognize the m 16e in normal use.onech difference. However, with the iPhone 13 and 14, you need to take into account that its wide-angle camera will provide you with "only" 12MPx resolution and at the same time the phone will not provide you with 2x lossless zoom. This iPhone The 15 has a 48MP camera with 2x lossless zoom, but we are talking about a fairly significant surcharge here.
It is also worth mentioning that the above-mentioned alternatives have a U-series chip, which allows them to track AirTags for units of centimeters, but also handoff stream music from HomePods mini and back by simply zooming in. Pro For some, this may be a minor thing, for others, it's a major thing. However, what is definitely important to mention is that while the display of the iPhone 13 and 14 is identical to the one it has iPhone 16e, in the case of the iPhone 15 you get a display with higher brightness, which will certainly be better readable in the sun or under artificial light. If you are concerned about battery life, unfortunately it does not have iPhone 16e in our selection of competitors, as it gives even the iPhone 15 a six-hour difference in video playback.
We must not forget software support, which is Applu years old, but it is important to remember that it is logically calculated from the date of first publication and not purchase. In other words, iPhone The 13 will receive updates for an estimated three years less than the new 16e, which could theoretically happen sometime around 2027 or 2028. In the case of the iPhone 16e, support in the form of new versions can be expected. iOS until 2030 or even longer. So if you want to use the phone for many years, then it makes sense to go for the latest model.
We must not forget about the charging ports, when while iPhone 13 and 14 still rely on Lightning, the iPhone 15 and of course the 16e can now be charged via USB-C. But it's a good idea to make your decision based on your Apple equipment, and therefore plans for the near future. If you have everything with Lightningem and you are not going to upgrade, then it is for you iPhone 13 or 14 is a good choice. If you are already primarily using USB-C, you should iPhonems LightningThey tormented me.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 15
Used iPhones
When it comes to used iPhones, there's not really much to consider. If you don't mind buying used hardware, then it's actually only worth buying a few. Pro, which can be found in used condition for interesting money and will do a lot more music for you than the iPhone 16e. We have specifically included in our selection iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 Pro to 15 Pro with the fact that we set their prices according to the offer of used phones on Mobil Pohotovosti, specifically according to models from category A.
- iPhone 12 Pro – 10 CZK (790 CZK cheaper than iPhone 16th)
- iPhone 13 Pro – 12 CZK (490 CZK cheaper than iPhone 16th)
- iPhone 14 Pro – 15 CZK (990 CZK cheaper than iPhone 16th)
- iPhone 15 Pro – 21 CZK (390 CZK more expensive than iPhone 16th)
Regarding performance and the like, what we wrote above also applies here - that iPhones have been so fast in recent years that you are practically unable to tell if your phone is a day, a month, a year or five years old. So we would hardly consider performance when choosing, unless you want to use it in the future. Apple IntelligenceIn that case, it makes sense for you to buy a 16e instead. maximal iPhone 15 Pro, as it is the only one that offers support for this AI system.
The main charm of the series Pro However, it lies in the camera, which is more generous than the basic models. Even in this selection, 48Mpx resolution with double lossless zoom is only offered iPhone 15 Pro, but with all models you get in addition to the wide-angle lens ultraa wide-angle lens and on top of that a telephoto lens for 3x zoom. From iPhone 13 Pro You can also look forward to support for macro photos, which are really fun and I believe you will be quite excited about taking them.
A big benefit of the series Pro is also that since the iPhone 13 Pro Offers ProMotion display with variawith a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The smoothness of the displayed content as it moves across the display is therefore significantly better than with the fixed 60Hz frequency of the iPhone 16e. If you are dealing with display brightness, only the iPhone 12 Pro You will be in the same situation as with the iPhone 16e. In all other cases, you will improve and therefore the display will be easier to read in the sun or under light.
As for charging, as in the previous case, it only deals with Lightning vs. USB-C, where USB-C is only available on the iPhone 15 ProHowever, all models have MagSafe foronewhich for convenient charging, or rather attaching magnetic accessories and so on. Regarding other interesting features, all iPhones up to 15 Pro they have a classic silent and loud mode switch, while iPhone 15 Pro shares with iPhonem 16e action button, which may be an advantage for some, but a negative for others.
If you are dealing with size, iPhone 12 Pro to 15 Pro It offers a 6,1″ display, so you won't get any better or worse here. However, this doesn't apply to battery life. iPhone 12 Pro for example, it is 9 hours worse in video playback, and that's only when it's new. In the case of used iPhones, you should expect even worse endurance. And given that even the latest used iPhone from our selection in the form of an iPhone 15 Pro is 3 hours worse than the 16e in terms of video playback endurance (and that's in new condition), if endurance is what you're after, only the 16e is actually worth it.
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So which one?
So how can you see for yourself, tell what kind of iPhone se It is extremely difficult to decide which one is worth buying instead of the newly introduced iPhone 16e. A closer look at the technical specifications clearly shows that Apple tried to find such a combination of componefeatures and functions that will make it very difficult for users to choose alternatives to this phone. ProThe choice is not always in the style of "this one is better than that one", but rather in the style of "something for something". And as I wrote in the introduction, it is up to you what is more important to you in a phone and what is not. However, you should expect that no matter what you decide, you will always end up paying extra for something in a given model at the expense of something else. However, since it has such a Apple actually built its entire product line, it really shouldn't surprise anyone.
Interesting comparison. Good article.
You don't mention RAM anywhere. Unfortunately, it's the only one of these phones that has 8GB for AI.
We write. For example, in the sentence "We would therefore hardly consider performance when choosing, unless you want to use it in the future" Apple IntelligenceIn that case, it makes sense for you to buy a 16e instead. maximal iPhone 15 Pro, as it is the only one that offers support for this AI system.”
I have to say that this article is mind-blowing. Pro For someone who is deciding to buy a "cheaper" iPhone, this information can really be useful.
When you don't want a used phone. So the only one that makes sense is the i15. 13 and 14 without usb-c and without a 48mpix camera. This is simply felt. Then everyone has compromises. A18 with 8gb ram vs A16 with 6gb ram. Brightness, UWB, ultra wide. If I don't care, I buy a newer model at a lower price.