For a report released Monday , Ookla used its popular Speedtest tool to compare the online performance of the iPhone 16 against the iPhone 16e. With a starting price of $799, the iPhone 16 comes with a traditional Qualcomm modem, specifically the Snapdragon X71 5G. In contrast, the $599 iPhone 16e is outfitted with Apple's first in-house 5G modem, the C1.
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Like clockwork, a new iPhone has made its way through the rumor mill in August, and users are beginning to wonder if they should buy what's currently available or wait until fall to see how things play out. Based on past trends, there's a good chance Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series next Tuesday. So, should you pick up an iPhone 16 from your local Apple store today or play the long (but not that long) game?