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Apple
iPhone 16e
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- Apple A18 · 6-core CPU
- 167 g
- From $599
Available colors
Selected: Black
Physical specifications
6.1"
Display size
167 g
Weight
146.7 mm
Height
71.5 mm
Width
7.8 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ComfortableIts width suits comfortable one-handed reach for many users.
Pocket friendliness
ExcellentIts footprint fits standard pockets more easily than larger phones.
Carry comfort
LightFeels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.
Reading and media
Better for quick glances and messaging than long reading or video.
Gaming
SuitableIts hardware should handle most modern games, though demanding titles may benefit from adjusted settings.
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Open size comparisonDisplay
- Display size
- 6.1"
- Display technology
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution
- 2532 × 1170
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1200 nits
- Protection
- Ceramic Shield
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple A18
- CPU
- 6-core CPU
- GPU
- 4-core GPU
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Wired charging
- 20 W
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Charging standard
- MagSafe, Qi
- Battery type
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
- Front cameras
- TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
- Video recording
- 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps
Build & durability
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Back
- Glass
- Front
- Ceramic Shield
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- USB-C (USB 2)
- NFC
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
- Satellite
- Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16e User Experience
An editorial summary of recurring iPhone 16e ownership themes — budget positioning, MagSafe absence, battery surprises, single-camera limits, and who the entry iPhone suits best.
Release and pricing
- Announced
- February 19, 2025
- Released
- February 28, 2025
- Starting price
- $599
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 128 GB
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
Who should buy Apple iPhone 16e (2025)?
Apple iPhone 16e (2025) fits buyers who prefer a compact phone footprint. This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.
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Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6 GHz)Gigabit LTE
- Colors
- BlackWhite
- RAM
- 8 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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