Apple · iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e specifications
iPhone 16e was introduced by Apple in 2025. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Black • White
- 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)
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Display
- Display
- Super Retina XDR display • 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display • 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi • HDR display • True Tone • Wide color (P3) • Haptic Touch • 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) • 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR) • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Display Zoom • Reachability
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 128GB • 256GB • 512GB
- Chip
- A18 chip • 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores • 4‑core GPU • 16‑core Neural Engine • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Cameras and video
- Camera
- 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 Pixels • Digital zoom up to 10x • Sapphire crystal lens cover • True Tone flash • Photonic Engine • Deep Fusion • Smart HDR 5 • Portrait mode with Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects • Night mode • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Photographic Styles • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Advanced red‑eye correction • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Photo geotagging • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
- Video Recording
- 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 • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Night mode Time-lapse • QuickTake video • Optical image stabilization for video • Digital zoom up to 6x • Audio zoom • True Tone flash • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 • Spatial Audio and stereo recording • Wind noise reduction • Audio Mix
- TrueDepth Camera
- 12MP camera • ƒ/1.9 aperture • Autofocus with Focus Pixels • Retina Flash • Photonic Engine • Deep Fusion • Smart HDR 5 • Portrait mode with Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects • Animoji and Memoji • Night mode • Photographic Styles • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Lens correction • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • 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 • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Night mode Time-lapse • QuickTake video • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) • Spatial Audio and stereo recording • Wind noise reduction • Audio Mix
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Video playback: Up to 26 hours • Video playback (streamed): Up to 21 hours • Audio playback: Up to 90 hours • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers7)
- Charging and Expansion
- USB-C connector with support for: • Charging • USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- 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) • 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO 10 • Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO 10 • Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.3 • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
- Location
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Front camera • Side button • USB-C connector • SIM tray (available on models purchased outside the U.S.) • Volume buttons • Action button • Rear camera • Flash • Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, 11 Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility
- Sensors
- Face ID • Barometer • High dynamic range gyro • High-g accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Dual ambient light sensors
- SIM Card
- Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) 12 • iPhone 16e uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).
Software and security
- Face ID
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- 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
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 10 • Wi‑Fi calling 10 • SharePlay • Screen sharing • Spatial Audio • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
- Audio Playback
- Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos • Spatial Audio playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1 • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG • Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone 16e • USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple. 4 • Learn more about Apple Intelligence
- Peace of Mind
- Emergency SOS via satellite 8 • Crash Detection 9 • Roadside Assistance via satellite 8 • Messages via satellite 8 • Find My via satellite 8
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash 13 • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac • Pay for your ride using Express Transit 14
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi • FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi • SharePlay • Screen sharing • Portrait mode in FaceTime video • Spatial Audio • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes • Zoom with rear-facing camera
- Siri
- Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri • Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant • Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful 4
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 16e technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support