Apple iPhone 16e Specifications
Network
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| 5G bands (India) | FDD Sub-6: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76 TDD Sub-6: n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79 |
| 4G bands (India) | FDD LTE: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B66 TDD LTE: B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B53 |
| 3G bands (India) | B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 |
| 2G bands (India) | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| SIM configuration (incl. eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM support |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes |
| Modem | Apple C1 |
| Other | 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO |
| Other | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO |
Design & Build
| Dimensions (H × W × T) | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g |
| Build materials (frame / back) | Aluminium frame, glass back |
| Front glass protection | Ceramic Shield |
| Back glass / back panel protection | Glass back |
| Water & dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes) |
| Colour options | Black, White |
| Action button | Yes |
| Back camera lens cover | Sapphire crystal |
Display
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 2532 × 1170 pixels |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits (peak, HDR) |
| HDR support | HDR display; Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG playback |
| Typical maximum brightness | 800 nits |
| Contrast ratio | 2,000,000:1 (typical) |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Wide colour (P3) | Yes |
| Haptic Touch | Yes |
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple A18 |
|---|---|
| CPU (cores) | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Storage options | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| RAM & storage variants | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
| Neural Engine | 16-core |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
Rear Camera
| Camera setup | Single: 48 MP Fusion main (2-in-1 camera system) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm, OIS, Hybrid Focus Pixels |
| Telephoto camera | 12 MP 2x telephoto from the main sensor, 52 mm, f/1.6, OIS |
| Flash | True Tone flash |
| Image stabilisation (OIS / EIS) | OIS (main camera); auto image stabilisation |
| Video recording (max resolution & fps) | 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps |
| HDR video (Dolby Vision / HDR10+) | Dolby Vision |
| Slow-motion | 1080p at 120 or 240 fps |
| Steady / Action mode | Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) |
| Digital zoom | up to 10x (photos), 6x (video) |
| Super-high-resolution photos | 24 MP and 48 MP |
| Other | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 |
| Other | Night mode, Portrait mode with Depth Control, Photographic Styles |
| Panorama | up to 63 MP |
| Image formats | HEIF and JPEG |
Front Camera
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, autofocus |
|---|---|
| Front video recording | 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps |
| Front HDR video | Dolby Vision |
| Other | Retina Flash |
| Other | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 |
| Other | Night mode, Portrait mode with Depth Control, Photographic Styles |
Battery & Charging
| Wired charging | USB-C; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter (sold separately) |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes (Qi chargers) |
| Charger in the box | No |
| Video playback | up to 26 hours |
| Video playback (streamed) | up to 21 hours |
| Audio playback | up to 90 hours |
Software & Updates
| Operating system at launch | iOS 26 |
|---|---|
| AI features | Apple Intelligence, Visual Intelligence, Siri with Apple Intelligence |
| Action button functions | Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Torch, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, Accessibility |
Audio
| Audio features (Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res) | Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Apple Lossless |
|---|---|
| Other | Spatial Audio and stereo recording |
| Other | Wind noise reduction |
| Other | Audio zoom |
| Other | Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (reader mode) |
| USB port | USB Type-C (USB 2, up to 480 Mb/s) |
| GPS / navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Express Cards with Power Reserve | Yes |
| iBeacon micro-location | Yes |
Sensors & Security
| Face unlock | Yes (Face ID) |
|---|---|
| Other sensors | Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors, Digital compass |
| Apple Pay | Yes |
| Emergency SOS via satellite | Yes |
| Crash Detection | Yes |
| Roadside Assistance via satellite | Yes |
In the Box & Warranty
| Box contents | iPhone 16e, USB-C charge cable (1 m), documentation |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 year (phone and in-box accessories) |
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