Apple has introduced a new model within the iPhone 16 family: the iPhone 16e. This version strikes an excellent balance between power, design, and price. Equipped with the A18 chip, a 48MP 2-in-1 camera system, the best battery life ever seen in a 6.1-inch iPhone, and the arrival of Apple Intelligence, this phone is designed for those who want all the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem at a more accessible price.
A durable design with a stunning display
The iPhone 16e comes in two finishes, black and white, with an elegant design reminiscent of the iconic iPhone 4. Like its bigger siblings, it features water and dust resistance with an IP68 certification. On the front, the Ceramic Shield ensures it has the toughest glass ever seen on a smartphone.
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display offers vibrant colors, spectacular brightness, and excellent energy efficiency thanks to OLED technology. It’s the perfect screen for enjoying HDR content, reading text with complete clarity—even in direct sunlight—or playing graphically demanding games without sacrificing smoothness.
Extraordinary oerformance with the A18 Chip
The A18 chip powers the iPhone 16e, delivering outstanding speed and efficiency—already seen in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Its 6-core CPU is 80% faster than the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11. The 4-core GPU takes mobile gaming to the next level, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and much more realistic graphics, also benefiting image processing and 3D work applications.
Thanks to the 16-core Neural Engine, the iPhone 16e can handle machine learning models up to six times faster than previous generations. This means you’ll enjoy Apple Intelligence, which allows you to write, summarize, and correct texts, as well as enhance photos by removing elements from the frame with a single tap.
48MP 2-in-1 camera with 2x Telephoto
The iPhone 16e’s camera system brings together the best features from the rest of the lineup. It boasts a 48MP Fusion camera that uses computational photography to produce ultra-high-resolution images with true-to-life colors and an impressive dynamic range. Thanks to its high resolution, the 2x telephoto lens lets you zoom in on details with outstanding optical quality.
Night Mode and Portrait Mode have received major upgrades, delivering stunning results even in low-light conditions. Meanwhile, the TrueDepth front camera, with autofocus, ensures sharper selfies and vibrant, high-detail videos.
Best-in-class battery life and advanced connectivity
The iPhone 16e boasts the longest battery life ever seen in a 6.1-inch model. It lasts up to six hours longer than the iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours more than any iPhone SE generation. With up to 26 hours of battery life, thanks to the efficiency of the A18 chip and the new Apple C1 modem, users can enjoy ultra-fast 5G connectivity without compromising battery performance.
The iPhone 16e supports wireless charging—though without the convenience of MagSafe—and features a USB-C port, allowing you to use the same charging cable as your iPad or Mac.
Apple Intelligence and new safety features
Apple Intelligence is coming to the iPhone 16e. From automatic photo editing with Clean Up to generating personalized emojis with Genmoji and utilizing Visual Intelligence via the new action button, Apple’s AI is designed to make daily life easier while always respecting user privacy.
This model also inherits the safety features found in the rest of the lineup, such as Emergency SOS and Satellite Messaging, as well as crash detection—functions we hope you never need but are always good to have.
Price and availability
The iPhone 16e will be available for pre-order starting February 21 and in stores from February 28. Pricing starts at €709 or $599, with trade-in discounts ranging from €160 to €750 when exchanging an iPhone 12 or later.
With a highly attractive price and many of the standout features that make the iPhone 16 lineup unique, this option delivers Apple’s signature power, battery life, and premium experience while maintaining the efficiency and quality that define the iPhone family. A phone worth considering.
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