Rumored
Updated: Oct 2026
Apple iPhone 16e
Upcoming device
Status: Rumored
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Should you buy the Apple iPhone 16e?
Expert Score
6.9 / 10
Reasons to Buy
- Compact and lightweight design.
- Strong battery life for its size.
- Fast performance with the A18 chip.
- High-quality speaker system.
- Future-proofed with support for Apple Intelligence.
- Convenient USB-C connectivity.
Reasons to Avoid
- Lacks MagSafe charging support.
- 60Hz display refresh rate.
- No Dynamic Island.
- High MSRP without carrier incentives.
- Lacks a dedicated telephoto lens.
Full Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2025-02-19 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025-02-28 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 |
Body
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (International); eSIM + eSIM (USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Display
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Single: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Selfie camera | Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Selfie camera MP | 12 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,005 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Black, White |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Apple iPhone 16e has Apple A18 (3 nm) with 8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.
The verified wired charging specification is Wired, 50% in 30 min for its 4,005 mAh battery.
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