India, Feb. 20 -- The iPhone 16e (previously referred to as iPhone SE 4 in leaks) is finally official, and it certainly highlights Apple's silicon prowess. It not only features the Apple A18 chip-the same processor found in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus-but also includes Apple's C1 chip, which is its first in-house designed modem. Apple has made bold claims about this modem, stating that it is the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone and offers fast and reliable 5G connectivity.

The company says that the internal design of this chip, combined with the power management capabilities of iOS 18, contributes to improved battery life. This helps the iPhone 16e deliver great battery performance.

That being said, the new C1 chip has ...