Apple iPhone 16e

Release Date: 28 Feb, 2025

Specs Score 86%
Highlights
6.1 inches Super Retina XDR
Apple A18
8 GB RAM
48 MP
4005 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Apple iPhone 16e is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.3, which pairs beautifully with its 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 4005 mAh battery. Available for roughly € 449.00 / $ 309.94 / £ 428.00, it proves that a great tech experience doesn't require a top-tier price tag.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 93%
Display 89%
Camera 76%
Battery 69%
Memory 100%

Launch

Announced February 19, 2025
Released February 28, 2025
Status Available

Display

Type Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4

Main Camera

Single
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio

Selfie Camera

Dual
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

Body

Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight 167 g (5.89 oz)
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Features IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
  Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Colors Black, White

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3212, A3408
5G Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3212, A3408
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Platform

OS iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.3
Chipset Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card Slot No
Internal Storage 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Storage Type NVMe
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

Type Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Charging Wired, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging 7.5W wireless (Qi)

Performance

AnTuTu 1401105 (v10)
GeekBench Score 8224 (v6)
3DMark Score 2850 (Wild Life Extreme)

Miscellaneous

Models A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5
SAR 1.19 W/kg (head)   1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.48 W/kg (head)   1.49 W/kg (body)

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