The 6.1-inch OLED panel delivers a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels, so text looks crisp and photos and videos show the deep blacks and strong contrast OLED technology is known for. The screen size strikes a practical balance: large enough for streaming, browsing and editing documents, yet comfortable to hold and use with one hand for messaging and navigation on the go.
A 48 MP main camera captures detailed shots of landscapes, city streets, family moments and everything in between, giving you plenty of resolution to crop and edit afterwards. On the front, a 12 MP camera handles selfies and video calls, so you look clear on FaceTime, Zoom or any other video chat app, whether you are working remotely or keeping in touch with friends.
This configuration comes with 128 GB of built-in storage, enough room for a wide range of apps, a sizeable photo library, offline playlists and downloaded podcasts. If you rely on cloud services for backups and media, 128 GB covers typical daily use comfortably. When comparing iPhone 16e models, keep in mind that the storage capacity is what sets this version apart from its higher-capacity siblings.
The iPhone 16e is powered by a 2460 mAh battery that works hand in hand with iOS 18, Apple's operating system, which manages background activity and app behaviour. Actual battery life depends on how you use the phone, including screen brightness, 5G usage and camera time. iOS 18 also brings Apple's familiar interface, regular software updates and access to the App Store.
With 5G network support, the iPhone 16e is ready for fast mobile data wherever your operator offers 5G coverage, making downloads, streaming and video calls smoother. It accepts a physical Nano-SIM card and also supports eSIM, so you can keep two numbers, for example a personal and a work line, or add a local data plan when travelling abroad without swapping cards.
This smartphone suits users who want a current iPhone with 5G, a capable 48 MP camera and an OLED screen without needing a larger device. It works well for those upgrading from an older iPhone, students, professionals who need dual-number support via eSIM, and anyone already using Apple services who wants a reliable everyday phone in a timeless black colour.
| Brand | APPLE |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Bar |
| Model name | iPhone 16e |
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Glass |
| Repairability class | C |
| Yes | |
| iBeacon | Yes |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Deep Fusion | Yes |
| Ringer type | Polyphonic |
| Wide Spectrum | Yes |
| Face detection | Yes |
| Crash detection | Yes |
| Doesn't contain | Arsenic/Mercury/PVC/BFR |
| QuickTake video | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Stereo recording | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Oleophobic coating | Yes |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 |
| Red-eye correction | Y |
| Repairability index | 7.9 |
| Roadside assistance | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Repeated free fall reliability class | C |
| EAN | 195950051124 |
| Display diagonal | 6.1″ |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2532 x 1170 |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display technology marketing name | Super Retina XDR |
| Display brightness | 800 cd/m² |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 1200 cd/m² |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 2000000:1 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | Dolby Vision/High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)/High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)/Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display glass type | Ceramic Shield |
| Screen sharing | Yes |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps/1920x1080@120fps/1920x1080@240fps/1920x1080@25fps/1920x1080@30fps/1920x1080@60fps/3840x2160@24fps/3840x2160@25fps/3840x2160@30fps/3840x2160@60fps |
| Processor family | Apple |
|---|---|
| Processor model | A18 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 4 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Apple Neural Engine (ANE) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) cores | 16 |
| Internal storage capacity | 128 GB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 45 |
| Graphics card cores | 4 |
|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 48 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.6 |
| Digital zoom | 10× |
| Video recording modes | 1080p/2160p |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Audio zoom | Yes |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes |
| Photonic Engine | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
| Portrait Lighting | Yes |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Front camera flash | No |
| Lens cover material | Sapphire crystal |
| Rear camera focal length | 26 |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.9 |
| Camera image formats supported | HEIF, JPEG |
| Camera video formats supported | H.264, HEVC |
| Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode | Yes |
| Spatial audio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Continuous audio playback time | 90 h |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | AAC/ALAC/FLAC/MP3 |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB port | Yes |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 26 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 4.5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| 4G standard | TD-LTE & FDD-LTE |
| 5G standard | NR/Sub6 |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| NavIC | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes |
| 2G standards | Edge/GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA+/UMTS |
| Frequency band | Penta-band |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Emergency SOS (satellite) | Yes |
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supported | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Operating system installed | iOS 18 |
|---|---|
| Platform | iOS |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Virtual assistant | Apple Siri |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Bundled software | Apple Store, App Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clips, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, News, Note |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Fingerprint resistant | Yes |
| App distribution platform | Apple App Store |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina/Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows/Windows 10/Windows 10 Education/Windows 10 Education x64/Windows 10 Enterprise/Windows 10 Enterprise x64/Windows 10 Home/Windows 10 Home x64/Windows 10 IOT Core/Windows 10 IoT Enterprise/Windows 10 Pro/Windows 10 Pro x64/Windows 10 x64/Windows 11 |
| Action button | Yes |
|---|---|
| Voice commands | Yes |
| Action button features | Accessibility/Camera/Controls/Flashlight/Focus/Magnifier/Recognize Music/Shortcut/Silent mode/Translate/Visual Intelligence/Voice Memo |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery endurance per cycle | 2460 h |
| Battery endurance in cycles | 1000 |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Energy efficiency class | B |
| Battery charge limit | Yes |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 26 |
| Continuous video playback time (streamed) (max) | 21 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 – 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Time lapse mode | Yes |
| Wind noise reduction | Yes |
| Cables included | USB Type-C to USB Type-C |
|---|---|
| International Protection (IP) code | IP68 |
| Protection features | Dust resistant/Splash proof/Water resistant |
| Waterproof up to | 6 m |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Voice isolation | Yes |
| Accessibility features | AssistiveTouch, Closed Captions, Eye Tracking, Live Captions, Live Speech, Magnifier, Personal Voice, Real-time text (RTT), Spoken Content, Switch Control, Teletype (TTY), Type to Siri, Vocal Shortcuts, Voice Control, VoiceOver, Zoom |
| Image formats supported | GIF/JPG/TIFF |
| Video formats supported | AV1/H.264/HEVC |
| Archive formats supported | Zip |
| Hearing aid compatibility | Yes |
| Document formats supported | DOC/DOCX/HTM/HTML/ICS/Key/Numbers/Pages/PDF/PPT/PPTX/RTF/TXT/USDZ/VCF/XLS/XLSX |
| Width | 71.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.8 mm |
| Height | 146.7 mm |
| Weight | 167 g |
Yes. It supports a Nano-SIM together with an eSIM, so you can use two phone numbers on one device.
The phone supports 5G. Availability of 5G service depends on your mobile operator and coverage in your area.
The battery capacity is 2460 mAh. Real-world battery life varies with usage, screen brightness and network conditions.
The specifications list 128 GB of built-in storage and the manufacturer does not list a memory card slot, so plan your storage needs accordingly or use cloud storage.
The iPhone 16e ships with iOS 18.
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