The iPhone 16e is Apple's entry-level iPhone 16 model, offering core features like the A18 chip, a 48MP single main camera, an Action Button, USB-C, and iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence, but it sacrifices advanced features like MagSafe, an ultra-wide lens, Dynamic Island, and always-on display to hit a lower price point ($599). It boasts good battery life and performance for everyday tasks, with a durable design, strong 5G, and emergency satellite features, but compromises on display smoothness (60Hz) and charging speed compared to its Pro siblings, positioning itself as a solid, affordable gateway to the latest iPhone tech.

February 28, 2025
167g, 7.8mm thick
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.1
6.1 in, 1170 x 2532 px
128GB | 256GB | 512GB ROM, 8GB RAM
48MP Single-Lens
4005mAh
General
  • Model: iPhone 16e
  • Brand: Apple
  • Dimensions: 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in in
  • Materials: Aerospace-grade aluminum frame with Ceramic Shield front and glass back
  • Colors:
    • Black
    • White
  • Audo:
    • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
    • 3.5mm Jack: No
Display
  • Size: 6.1 in
  • Resolution: 1170 x 2532 px
  • DPI: 460 ppi density
  • Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Performance
  • Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • ROM: 128GB | 256GB | 512GB
  • ROM Type: NVMe
  • RAM: 8GB
  • RAM Type: LPDDR5
  • Card Slot: No
Camera System
  • Back:
    • 48MP Main Camera: A 26mm lens with an Æ’/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), and Hybrid Focus Pixels. It captures super-high-resolution photos in 24MP and 48MP.
    • 12MP 2x Telephoto (optical quality): Enabled by cropping the center of the 48MP sensor, offering a 52mm equivalent focal length and Æ’/1.6 aperture with OIS.
    • Core Photography Features:
      • Night mode.
      • Portrait mode with Depth Control and Portrait Lighting (six effects).
      • Smart HDR 5 and Photonic Engine for enhanced image processing.
      • Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles, and Panorama (up to 63MP).
      • Sapphire crystal lens cover and a True Tone flash.
  • Front:
    • Resolution: 12-megapixel photos.
    • Aperture: Æ’/1.9 aperture.
    • Focus: Autofocus with Focus Pixels.
    • Video Recording:
      • 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps.
      • 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps.
      • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps.
      • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p).
      • QuickTake video.
Connectivity
  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0
  • Sensors:
    • Face ID
    • Accelerometer
    • Gyro
    • Proximity
    • Compass
    • Barometer
Battery & Charging
  • Type: Li-Ion
  • Capacity: 4005mAh
  • Charging:
    • Connection: Wired & Wireless
    • Speed: 27W-29W