Apple iPhone 16e Specs

Expected release

Feb 28, 2025

Display

6.1-inch
2532 x 1170 px

Camera

48 MP Main
12 MP Selfie

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Apple A18
8GB RAM

OS

iOS 18.x

Description

The iPhone 16e is Apple's 2025 entry-level model. It adopts the design of the iPhone 14, but gets a new chip and supports Apple Intelligence.

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Pros

5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (87.24 %)
Supports wireless charging

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Deals

$599

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Display
Size:	6.1-inch
Resolution:	2532 x 1170 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI
Technology:	OLED
Refresh rate:	60Hz
Screen-to-body:	87.24 %
Peak brightness:	1200 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:	Super Retina XDR, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield)

Hardware
System chip:	Apple A18 (3 nm)
Processor:	Hexa-core, 2x 4.04GHz + 4x 2.20GHz
GPU:	Apple 4-core GPU
RAM:	8GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage:	128GB (NVMe), not expandable
OS:	iOS (18.x)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 20.0W Wireless: 7.5W

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	48 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:	OIS, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Cinematic mode
Front:	12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, Autofocus)
Video capture:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm) thickness with camera 0.33 inches (8.3 mm)
Weight:	5.89 oz (167.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:	3D Face unlock
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	White, Black

Cellular
5G:	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type:	eSIM
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.3
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax(Wi-Fi 6) MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T4
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:	NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Feb 19, 2025
FCC ID value:	BCG-E8725A
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.20 W/kg
Body:	1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.55 W/kg

Buyers information
MSRP:	$ 600 / € 699
In The Box:	USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation

Availability
Officially announced:	Feb 19, 2025
Scheduled release:	(Official) Feb 28, 2025

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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone 16e

With 256GB internal storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	256GB
MSRP:	$ 699 / € 829

Apple iPhone 16e

With 512GB internal storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	512GB
MSRP:	$ 899 / € 1079

Apple iPhone 16e

International

Differences from the main variant:
5G:	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD):	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53
SIM type:	Nano SIM, eSIM

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