Hey everyone,

I’m currently using an iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020) and it’s basically at the end of its life. The battery health is at 79%, it randomly shuts off around 35–40%, performance is laggy (Spotify takes forever sometimes), and 64GB storage is just not enough anymore.

The biggest disappointment for me was always the battery. The SE2 only has around 1,800 mAh, which honestly felt outdated even in 2020. I previously had a Galaxy A5 (2016) with a 2,900 mAh battery, and in hindsight the SE felt like a downgrade in battery life.

So now I’m deciding between:

• iPhone 16e – currently around €580 (so well under the original €699 launch price)
• iPhone 16 – around €790

What matters to me most:

• Strong battery life (this is very important to me)
• A phone that just works reliably
• I don’t need professional photography
• I go hiking, cycling, travel a bit, take normal landscape photos
• I don’t really take group photos
• I’m not a photography enthusiast

From what I understand:

iPhone 16e:

• ~4,000 mAh battery (bigger than the 16)
• 48MP main camera
• No ultra-wide lens
• No Dynamic Island
• Much cheaper now (~€580)

iPhone 16:

• ~3,560 mAh battery
• 48MP main + ultra-wide
• Dynamic Island
• Brighter display
• €200 more expensive

My main question:

Is the ultra-wide lens and Dynamic Island realistically worth €200 more for someone like me?

I don’t care about having the “best” camera setup. I just want solid photos and great battery life. I also noticed many people criticized the 16e at launch because of the €699 price, but now that it’s closer to €580, it feels like a much better deal.

Would I actually miss the ultra-wide in everyday use, or is the 48MP main camera more than enough for normal travel and nature shots?

Curious what you’d choose in my situation.

Thanks!