John Gruber, at Daring Fireball, is my favorite iPhone reviewer. His reviews are honest but ever so slightly skewed in Apple’s favor. As an Apple fan that’s what I want to read. I don’t want to read how an iPhone compares against a random Android phone because I would never buy that random Android phone and I’d never recommend anyone who asks me to buy it either. When I read an iPhone review I want to read about the iPhone and that’s what John does. So what’s his thoughts on the iPhone 16e, this sums it up best:

The iPhone 16e is an iPhone for people who don’t want to think much about their phone. But they do want an iPhone, not just any “whatever” phone. A just plain iPhone, with a good screen, good enough (and simple) camera, and great battery life. I think Apple nailed that with the iPhone 16e.

Another reason why I enjoy reading his reviews are these little tidbits:

(Also take note of a clever touch: Apple’s default wallpapers for each phone subtly suggest how many camera lenses they have.)

His reviews often have a least a couple and each of them make me smile.