iPhone 16e has an incredible design — inside and out — and is available in an elegant black or white finish. Made from durable aerospace‑grade aluminum, the enclosure on iPhone 16e is built to go the distance and survive life’s oops, whoops, and oh nooos.

Ceramic Shield

Tougher than any smartphone glass.

The front of iPhone 16e is protected by Ceramic Shield, which is tougher than any smartphone glass and ready to handle all of those real‑life situations. And iPhone 16e is resistant to splashes, water, and dust.

6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR display

With the same great contrast ratio as iPhone 16, the brilliant edge‑to‑edge OLED display on iPhone 16e is perfect for watching shows, playing games, or reading.

All-day battery life

iPhone 16e has supersized battery life — up to 6 hours longer in your day than iPhone 11, and up to 12 hours longer in your day than iPhone SE. It’s the best battery life in an iPhone this size. The remarkable power efficiency of Apple silicon — including the first Apple-designed modem, C1 — and iOS means iPhone 16e gets up to 26 hours of video playback. That’s more time to text, browse, and binge movies and shows.

A18 chip

Future-proofyour fast.

iPhone 16e has the latest‑generation chip, making everything from scrolling through photos to creating images with Apple Intelligence run fast and smooth. And with the 4‑core GPU, even the most demanding mobile games play effortlessly and come to life through blazing-fast graphics.

AI‑opening possibilities.

iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. Create your own emoji, edit a photo with Clean Up, and more. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.

48MP Fusion camera

A camera so advanced,it’s like getting two in one.

The redesigned 48MP Fusion camera has the capabilities of two cameras in one. The 48MP sensor allows for up to 4x the resolution of older iPhone models⁷ — so you can capture stunning super‑high‑resolution images that balance both light and detail. The integrated 2x telephoto lets you zoom in with optical quality. Plus, you can shoot incredible 4K video in Dolby Vision with high-quality audio that makes it sound as good as it looks.

Connectivity

Peace of mindOn and off the grid.

iPhone 16e comes with Wi‑Fi, 5G connectivity, and eSIM.This means your calls are clear, your connections are superfast, and activating or adding a cellular plan digitally is easy and secure. With features like Crash Detection and Live Feed with 911, iPhone 16e helps you get the emergency assistance you need when it counts the most. And for times you’re without cell service or Wi‑Fi, our latest iPhone models, including iPhone 16e, can even connect to a satellite to send messages and more.

Technical specifications

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Legal

Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/iphone for more information.

The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.06 inches (iPhone 16e), 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro), or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.

Note:

1. UK English support available December 2024. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.

2. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.

3. Accessories sold separately.

4. The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.1 inches (iPhone 16e) 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro) or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.

5. Some features may not be available in all countries or all areas.

6. iPhone 16e has the same great resolution as all iPhone 16 models.

7. iPhone 16e contains over 30% recycled content. And iPhone 16e uses 85% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

8. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can detect a serious car crash and call for help. Requires a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi calling.

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