iPhone 16e selling well in Europe but can't beat its cheaper siblings

Europe welcomed the iPhone 16e into its top 10 sellers in March, but Apple's midtier offering appears to still not be cheap enough for the local market.iPhone 16e debuts in Europe's top 10Apple's new iPhone 16e secured a spot in Europe's top 10 smartphone rankings during its first full month on the market. But the midtier model underperformed compared to the company's earlier iPhone SE launches and may face headwinds from internal competition and economic pressures.Launched at the end of February 2025, the iPhone 16e was the ninth best-selling smartphone in Europe in March, according to data from Counterpoint Research. It accounted for 8% of Apple's sales and 2% of total smartphone sales during the month. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 16e selling well in Europe but can't beat its cheaper siblings
Europe welcomed the iPhone 16e into its top 10 sellers in March, but Apple's midtier offering appears to still not be cheap enough for the local market.

iPhone 16e with a colorful screen showing 42% charged, placed on a wireless charging pad, on a white surface with a red brick wall in the background.
iPhone 16e debuts in Europe's top 10

Apple's new iPhone 16e secured a spot in Europe's top 10 smartphone rankings during its first full month on the market. But the midtier model underperformed compared to the company's earlier iPhone SE launches and may face headwinds from internal competition and economic pressures.

Launched at the end of February 2025, the iPhone 16e was the ninth best-selling smartphone in Europe in March, according to data from Counterpoint Research. It accounted for 8% of Apple's sales and 2% of total smartphone sales during the month.


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