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Apple

iPhone 16e

Available Announced 19 Feb 2025 · source

Screen size: 6.1″
Battery: —
Weight: 167 g
Main camera: 48 MP

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Official launch prices

Market	Variant	Launch price	Source
AE	128 GB	AED 2,599	apple.com · Feb 2025
DE	128 GB	EUR 699	apple.com · Feb 2025
GB	128 GB	GBP 599	apple.com · Feb 2025
IN	128 GB	INR 59,900	apple.com · Feb 2025
US	128 GB	USD 599	apple.com · Feb 2025

The maker's own launch price per market, as announced. Shop prices change — see “Where to buy” for current offers.

iPhone 16e overview

Apple iPhone 16e was announced on 19 February 2025 and released on 28 February 2025. It has a 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED display and peak brightness of 1,200 nits. It runs on the Apple A18 and 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB of storage. The main camera has 48 MP. It weighs 167 g and is IP68-rated against water and dust.

Written from the official specs below — no guesses. Full specs and sources follow.

Full specifications

Launch

Release date	2025-02-28 Official · apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Network

Network	GSM · HSPA · LTE · 5G Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
SIM	Dual eSIM; SIM tray on non-US models Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Body

Dimensions	146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Weight	167 g Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Front	Ceramic Shield Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Frame	Aluminum Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Back	Glass Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Water/dust rating	IP68 Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Colours	Black · White Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Display

Type	Super Retina XDR OLED Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Screen size	6.1″ Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Resolution	2532x1170 Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Pixel density	460 ppi Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Max refresh rate	Not stated by the makerSpec page and press release do not give a refresh rate
Peak brightness	1,200 nits Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Platform

OS at launch	Not stated by the makerOS heading says only 'iOS', no version Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Chipset	Apple A18 Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
CPU	6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
GPU	Apple 4-core GPU Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Memory

RAM	Not stated by the makerApple does not publish RAM
Storage	128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Memory card slot	Not stated by the makerNo memory card line on tech specs page Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Main camera

Main camera	48 MP Official · support.apple.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Rear cameras	48 MP Fusion wide f/1.6 Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Number of rear cameras	1 Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Optical zoom	Not stated by the makerNo optical zoom figure; states 'enables 12MP 2x Telephoto' and digital zoom up to 10x Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Best video	4K@60fps Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Selfie camera

Selfie camera	12 MP Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Selfie video	4K@60fps Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Sound

Stereo speakers	Not stated by the makerAudio Playback lists Spatial Audio only; no speaker line Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
3.5 mm headphone jack	Not stated by the makerNo headphone jack listed; connectors list only USB-C Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Bluetooth	5.3 Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
NFC	Yes Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
USB	USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Features

Fingerprint	Not stated by the makerNo fingerprint/Touch ID listed; biometrics is Face ID Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Sensors	Face ID · Barometer · Gyro · Accelerometer · Proximity · Dual ambient light Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

Battery

Battery	Not stated by the makerApple states video playback up to 26 hours
Wired charging	Not stated by the makerPage says up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher
Wireless charging	Not stated by the makerStates 'works with Qi chargers', no wattage; MagSafe not listed Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026
Reverse wireless charging	Not stated by the makerNot mentioned Official · support.apple.com · checked 27 Oct 2026

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iPhone 16e: common questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?

It is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance (the maker's official rating; ratings are tested in lab conditions).

How big is the Apple iPhone 16e battery?

The maker does not publish the battery capacity in mAh.

How fast does the Apple iPhone 16e charge?

The maker does not state a wired charging wattage.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e have a headphone jack?

The maker does not state this in its official specifications.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e have a memory card slot?

The maker does not state this in its official specifications.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e have NFC?

Yes, it supports NFC (for contactless payments where available).

Does the Apple iPhone 16e support 5G?

Yes, it supports 5G networks (band support differs by region).

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