What was the Apple iPhone 16e release date?

Apple iPhone 16e was announced on 19 February 2025. It became available for pre-order on 21 February 2025.

Does Apple iPhone 16e have wireless charging?

Yes, iPhone 16e supports wireless charging.

Does iPhone 16e have USB-C or Lightning port?

iPhone 16e has a USB-C port, like iPhone 15 and 16 models do.

Does iPhone 16e support eSIM?

Yes, iPhone 16e is eSIM-compatible.

Is Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?

Yes, iPhone 16e is resistant to splashes, water and dust. iPhone 16 models are splash, water and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of six metres up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.

Does Apple iPhone 16e include Apple Intelligence?

Yes, iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence.

Does Apple iPhone 16e have 5G?

Yes, iPhone 16e has superfast 5G capabilities.

Does iPhone 16e come with a charger?

Yes, iPhone 16e comes with a 1m USBC charging cable.

What is the processor of iPhone 16e?

iPhone 16e is powered by Apple's latest-generation A18 chip.

What’s the screen size of Apple iPhone 16e like?

iPhone 16e has a 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR display.

What’s the camera quality of iPhone 16e?

iPhone 16e’s 2 in 1 camera system has a 48-megapixel Fusion camera for super-high-resolution photos and an optical-quality 2x Telephoto camera. Take incredible selfies with the 12-megapixel front camera.

What is the battery life of iPhone 16e like?

iPhone 16e offers up to 26 hours of video playback.

Is Apple iPhone 16e dual SIM?

Yes, iPhone 16e is dual SIM compatible.

Does iPhone 16e have the Action button?

Yes, iPhone 16e has the Action button.

Does Apple iPhone 16e have the Camera Control button?

No, iPhone 16e doesn’t have the Camera Control button.

Does iPhone 16e have expandable memory?

No, iPhone 16e doesn’t have expandable memory.

What colours does iPhone 16e come in?

iPhone 16e is available in an elegant black or white finish.

How long will Apple iPhone 16e be supported for?

iPhone 16e will be supported until 2031.

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Apple iPhone 16e

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Key features

Camera megapixel

48MP + 12MP

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8mm

Display Size

6.1inch

Weight

167g

WIFI calling

Available

Battery

Non-removable
Fast battery charging
Qi wireless charging

Body

Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and Aluminium design
Dual SIM
Splash, water and dust resistant (IP68)

Camera details

48MP (f/1.6, Main: 26mm)
12MP (f/1.9, TrueDepth)
Advanced red‑eye correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Deep Fusion
Digital zoom up to 10x
Hybrid Focus Pixels
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Night mode
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Photo geotagging
Photographic Styles
Photonic Engine
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Smart HDR 5
True Tone flash
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Capacity

128GB

Colour

Black

Connectivity

2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi‑Fi 6,802.11ax with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.3
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC
NFC with reader mode
USB Type-C (up to 480Mb/s)

Display details

2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR)
Display Zoom
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Haptic Touch
HDR display
Reachability
Super Retina XDR display
True Tone
Wide color (P3)

Features

AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Apple Pay
Barometer
Dual ambient light sensors
Face ID
High dynamic range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Screen sharing
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wind noise reduction

Memory

128GB
8GB RAM

Platform

iOS 18
Apple A18
New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
New 4‑core GPU

Video

4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
Audio Mix
Audio zoom
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Digital zoom up to 6x
Night mode Time-lapse
Optical image stabilization for video
Playback zoom
QuickTake video
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
True Tone flash
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Wind noise reduction

Operating system

iOS
iOS 18

Box Contains

USB‑C Charge Cable (1m)
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