The iPhone 16e is compact and features a single camera, but does that mean it lacks quality? We put the iPhone 16e camera to the test, capturing images throughout San Diego with our SANDMARC lenses.

We traveled from La Jolla to Coronado, with a stop at Balboa Park along the way. Each image includes its location to inspire spots you can visit for your own shoot day.

This is our San Diego photo journal, featuring shots taken on the iPhone 16e.

Overall, we were very impressed with the iPhone 16e's ability to live up to the standards of previous iPhone cameras. The single 48-megapixel sensor may lack an ultra-wide or macro lens, but attaching a SANDMARC optical lens easily solves that, instantly elevating your mobile photography.

The images came out crisp and clear, and our lenses delivered an enhanced bokeh effect. If you don’t need all the extra bells and whistles of the higher-end iPhone models, the iPhone 16e might be perfect for you. And if you ever want to level up your photography, there’s no need to upgrade your phone, our attachable lenses upgrade your iPhone 16e camera in seconds.