iPhone 16e colors: all the official hues

The iPhone 16e is now here with an unexpected twist: what was earlier expected to be the iPhone SE 4 is now a part of the iPhone 16 series. Apple's newest mid-range phone comes with the latest-and-greatest chip - the A18 - which is currently in the iPhone 16, and a modern aesthetic that its predecessor (unofficially the iPhone SE 3) couldn't boast about.

The design is now more like modern iPhones, and with great internals, the iPhone 16e is shaping up to be a great contender for the best mid-range phone.

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The latest budget-friendly iPhone model, the iPhone 16e, is here! You can buy a unit at the Apple Store for up to $630 off with eligible device trade-ins. Minimum savings amount to $45 with trade-ins.

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Unfortunately though for those of you who were looking for some iPhone 16-inspired colorful options, you're out of luck. The iPhone 16e is only available in two conservative colors: Black and White. But the simplicity matches it quite well, in fact, as it's somewhat of an 'entry-level' iPhone. And those colors are not without alluring qualities, too.

iPhone 16e colors: all the official hues

The iPhone 16e is available in two color options, black and white.

iPhone 16e in White

The white for the iPhone 16e isn't the general Starlight color, which has some warmer hues. It's a pretty traditional white color with cool undertones, looking clean and polished on the phone. The frame is painted in a light silver hue, elegantly complementing the white back. We also have Apple's logo on the back in a light silver shade.

This iPhone 16e color is ideal if you need something fresh and bright, or if you're bored with black tech. It looks minimalistic and simple.

iPhone 16e colors are simple, but still look really good

I'm a huge color fan and would have loved a couple more color options for the new mid-range champion, but I can understand the decision to keep things simple with the iPhone 16e. It's positioned more like a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16 and in a sense, like a simpler iPhone without all the expensive bells and whistles, but with all you'd probably really need in a phone.

So, it makes sense it has only two options for colors to choose from. After all, Apple has released new silicone cases for the iPhone 16e if you wish to shake things up with some colors anyway.