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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:7.5 / 10

Apple Intelligence Power at an Accessible Starting Price

The definitive budget entry into Apple Intelligence and modern iOS, pairing potent flagship silicon with a sharp OLED display and exceptional software longevity.

Key Strengths

  • Powerful 3nm Apple A18 chip with standard 8GB RAM for Apple Intelligence
  • Sharp 48MP Fusion primary camera with sensor-crop 2x optical-grade zoom
  • Vibrant 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 2000 nits peak brightness
  • Action Button and USB-C unified charging connectivity
  • Class-leading 6+ years of verified software updates

Points to Consider

  • Display refresh rate remains capped at 60Hz
  • Single rear camera lacks dedicated ultra-wide lens
  • USB-C transfer speeds limited to USB 2.0
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity3,960 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging25WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•iPhone upgrades from iPhone 11, 12, or SE seeking modern Apple Intelligence•Users desiring high-end Apple performance in a lightweight 167g form factor•Budget-conscious Apple ecosystem shoppers wanting guaranteed multi-year iOS support

Apple iPhone 16e full specifications

136 verified specification points across 17 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2025-02-19
Released
2025-02-28
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight
167 g
Volume
81.8 cm³
Build
Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, latest-generation Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back
Frame
Aerospace Aluminum
Back
Color-infused Glass
Front glass
Ceramic Shield (2025 Gen)
Water resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
Certifications
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches
Screen-to-body
86.8%
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Pixel density
461 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Variable refresh
1-60 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Touch sampling
120 Hz
PWM dimming
480 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
Protection
Ceramic Shield (latest-generation)See Its Deep Breakdown
Always-on display
Yes
Display area
110.7 cm²
Active width
67.5 mm
Active height
140.7 mm
Features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

7
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm, 16-core Neural Engine)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores)
CPU cores
8
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics, hardware ray tracing)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 18.3
User interface
iOS 18 (Apple Intelligence enabled)
OS updates
7 years
Security updates
7 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Fusion Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony Custom 48MP (1/1.56")
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.6
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
2x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
100% Focus Pixels, Sensor-shift OIS
Video
4K@60fps Dolby Vision, Spatial Video

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
3960 mAh
Rated capacity
3860 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
25 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

14
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,680,000
Geekbench single-core
3290
Geekbench multi-core
8120
3DMark
18,500
DXOMARK
142

Gaming

2
Display refresh
60 Hz
Touch sampling
120 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
AP-IPHONE16E-01, AP-IPHONE16E-Global

How we rated the iPhone 16e

How we score

The overall 7.5 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.2
7.2 reflecting the 6.1" 60Hz AMOLED (457 ppi) peaking at 2000 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.8
8.8 based on Apple A18 with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.6
6.6 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
5.8
5.8 recognizing the 3561mAh capacity and 25W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
9.5
9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.2
7.2 reflecting capable apple gpu (5-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (3561mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.4
8.4 based on IP68 with aerospace-grade aluminum frame, ceramic shield front, color-infused glass back and ceramic shield.
Connectivity
7.1
7.1 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb type-c 2.0, displayport, 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $599 launch price.

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Apple iPhone 16e: common questions

Does iPhone 16e support Apple Intelligence?

Yes, iPhone 16e is engineered specifically for Apple Intelligence, packing the 3nm A18 chip and 8GB of unified memory.

What camera does the iPhone 16e feature?

It features a 48MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera with optical image stabilization that captures full-resolution 48MP photos or 2x optical-quality 12MP zoom shots.

Does iPhone 16e have MagSafe and USB-C?

Yes, iPhone 16e features a universal USB-C port and supports MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A18

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (5.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A18 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm node with 6-core CPU and unified memory subsystem.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 3nm (N3E) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,350 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core8,200 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,720,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A18 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen)

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16e are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Debuting on the iPhone 16 family, the second-generation Apple Ceramic Shield features an advanced ceramic crystal lattice formulation that delivers 50% greater fracture toughness than the original Ceramic Shield and 2x higher impact resistance than any competitor smartphone glass on the market.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Fracture Toughness+50% vs Gen 1 Shield
Impact Energy Absorption2.2x vs Lithium-Aluminosilicate
Surface Scratch Force9.5 Newtons

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) Breakdown

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Apple iPhone 16e price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$5998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Kingdom£5998GB/128GB UK launch price
CanadaCA$8198GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$5998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€6998GB/128GB European launch price
France€6998GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€6998GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 5698GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 7,0908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 7,2908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 4,8998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,0098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$8098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,1998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,2498GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥92,8008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€6298GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,4898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 14,6908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,2498GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩827,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$4,6798GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$19,5008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,1798GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1848GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹59,9008GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 199,9998GB/128GB official Pakistan price
Bangladesh৳72,9998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 9,699,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱34,9908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,7898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫15,210,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$3,4998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$11,6998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦928,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 11,2998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£29,6998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺21,8998GB/128GB official launch MSRP