Apple iPhone 16e

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Finish

BlackWhite Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back

Capacity

128GB256GB512GB

Size and Weight

Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm)Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm)Depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)Weight: 5.88 ounces (167 grams)

Display

Super Retina XDR display6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppiHDR displayTrue ToneWide color (P3)Haptic Touch2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR)Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingDisplay ZoomReachability The iPhone 16e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Chip

A18 chip6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores4‑core GPU16‑core Neural EngineHardware-accelerated ray tracing

Camera

2-in-1 camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus PixelsDigital zoom up to 10xSapphire crystal lens coverTrue Tone flashPhotonic EngineDeep FusionSmart HDR 5Portrait mode with Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effectsNight modePanorama (up to 63MP)Photographic StylesWide color capture for photos and Live PhotosAdvanced red‑eye correctionAuto image stabilizationBurst modePhoto geotaggingImage formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording

4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fpsSlo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationNight mode Time-lapseQuickTake videoOptical image stabilization for videoDigital zoom up to 6xAudio zoomTrue Tone flashCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Continuous autofocus videoTake 8MP still photos while recording 4K videoPlayback zoomVideo formats recorded: HEVC and H.264Spatial Audio and stereo recordingWind noise reductionAudio Mix

TrueDepth Camera

12MP cameraƒ/1.9 apertureAutofocus with Focus PixelsRetina FlashPhotonic EngineDeep FusionSmart HDR 5Portrait mode with Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effectsAnimoji and MemojiNight modePhotographic StylesWide color capture for photos and Live PhotosLens correctionAuto image stabilizationBurst mode4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fpsSlo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fpsTime‑lapse video with stabilizationNight mode Time-lapseQuickTake videoCinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)Spatial Audio and stereo recordingWind noise reductionAudio Mix

Power and Battery

Video playback: Up to 26 hoursVideo playback (streamed): Up to 21 hoursAudio playback: Up to 90 hoursFast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cableBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryWireless charging (works with Qi chargers7)

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Cellular and Wireless

Model A3212* 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79)FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1 cellular modem 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMOGigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMOWi‑Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with 2x2 MIMOBluetooth 5.3NFC with reader modeExpress Cards with power reserve For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.

Location

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavICDigital compassWi‑FiCellulariBeacon microlocation

External Buttons and Connectors

Front cameraSide buttonUSB-C connectorSIM tray (available on models purchased outside the U.S.)Volume buttonsAction buttonRear cameraFlashAction button featuresSilent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility

Charging and Expansion

USB-C connector with support for:ChargingUSB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)

Sensors

Face IDBarometerHigh dynamic range gyroHigh-g accelerometerProximity sensorDual ambient light sensors

SIM Card

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)iPhone 16e uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

Video Calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑FiFaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-FiSharePlayScreen sharingPortrait mode in FaceTime videoSpatial AudioVoice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesZoom with rear-facing camera

Audio Calling

FaceTime audioVoice over LTE (VoLTE)Wi‑Fi callingSharePlayScreen sharingSpatial AudioVoice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio Playback

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby AtmosSpatial Audio playbackUser‑configurable maximum volume limit

Video Playback

Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLGUp to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV

Operating System

iOS iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy. iPhone User Guide

Rating for Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Compatible

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensingOperating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

iPhone 16eUSB-C Charge Cable (1 m)Documentation As part of our efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone 16e does not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB‑C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports.We encourage you to use any compatible USB‑C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.

iPhone and the Environment

iPhone 16e is designed to reduce environmental impact: See the iPhone 16e Product Environmental Report (PDF) Progress toward Apple 2030 More than 30% recycled contentOver 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from supplier low-carbon energy projectsOver 30% emissions reductions against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple See Apple’s commitment Materials 85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure100% recycled cobalt in the battery95% recycled lithium in the battery100% recycled gold wire in all cameras100% recycled gold in the plating of all Apple-designed printed circuit boards, the USB‑C connector, and multiple custom and standard small parts100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards and 100% recycled copper foil and wire in the inductive charger100% recycled tin in the solder of all Apple-designed printed circuit boards100% recycled tungsten and copper wire in the Taptic Engine100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets80% recycled steel in multiple components including the back glass support plate, speaker, and multiple small partsAt least 50% recycled plastic in 15 components10% recycled glass in the back glass100% fiber-based packagingOver 60% recycled content in fiber-based packaging Energy Over 30% of manufacturing electricity for iPhone 16e is sourced from supplier low-carbon energy projectsExceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements f