The Apple iPhone 16E was launched on February 19, 2025. It boasts a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR10 support, offering a crisp 1170 x 2532 pixel resolution. The display reaches 800 nits in typical use and peaks at 1200 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.
The iPhone 16E is powered by the Apple A18 chip (3 nm), featuring a hexa-core CPU (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz) and a 4-core Apple GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and offers storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB NVMe. There is no expandable storage via a card slot.
The iPhone 16E features a single 48MP rear camera (f/1.6, 26mm wide) with PDAF and OIS. The front camera is a 12MP (f/1.9) wide lens. Camera features include a dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, and 3D (spatial) audio recording. Video recording capabilities include 4K at 24/25/30/60fps and 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, with HDR, OIS, and stereo sound recording. The front camera also records video in 4K at 24/25/30/60fps and 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps, with HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, and stereo sound.
The iPhone 16E runs on iOS 18.4. It supports Nano-SIM, eSIM, and eSIM (up to two eSIMs can be active simultaneously). Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC, USB Type-C 2.0, and NFC.
The iPhone 16E is equipped with Face ID for secure authentication. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer. The phone is IP68 certified, offering dust and water resistance (immersible up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). It has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, protected by Ceramic Shield glass. The phone weighs 167g and measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm. It comes in Black and White color options.
The iPhone 16E is powered by a 4500 mAh Li-Ion battery, supporting wired charging (50% in 30 minutes) and 7.5W wireless charging (Qi).
The iPhone 16E is priced at ₹59,900 in India, 700 EUR in Europe, AED 2,599 in the UAE, and $599 in the US.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Blazing-fast A18 chip
- Stunning Super Retina XDR display
- Premium build with Ceramic Shield
- Excellent 48MP main camera
- Dual eSIM support
Cons:
- No fingerprint sensor (relies on Face ID)
- Relatively slow 7.5W wireless charging
Full Specification
General
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 16E |
| Price in India | ₹59,900.00 |
| Price | 700 EUR, AED 2,599, $599 US |
| Launch Date | 19 February 2025 |
| Form Factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Colors | Black, White |
Display
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Hardware
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No card slot |
Camera
| No of Rear Cameras | Single |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Front Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
| Front Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
Software
| Operating System | iOS |
| Skin | iOS 18.4 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM( max 2 at a time) |
Sensors
| Face ID | Yes |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Proximity | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
Conclusion: Is the iPhone 16E for You?
The iPhone 16E offers flagship-level performance and a premium experience, but its single-lens camera, lack of expandable storage, and high price may be drawbacks for some. It’s great for those prioritizing performance and iOS, but those wanting camera versatility or a lower price might look elsewhere.
