Good76/100
- Top-class feel and workmanship, with IP68
- Compact and lightweight
- Bright OLED with great contrasts
- Outstanding main camera
- Outstanding processor
- Dual eSIM
Apple iPhone 16e
512 GB, White, 6.10", Dual SIM, 5Gfree shipping
The iPhone 16e was developed for Apple Intelligence. It comes with the power of the A18 chip1, a 48 MP Fusion camera that takes super-high resolution photos and a gigantic battery life - for more time to write messages, surf the web and more.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Operating system | iOS |
Number of cameras | Single Camera |
Item number | 54803096 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MD274QL/A |
Release date | 28.2.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 519 of 2892 |
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Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Case material | Aluminium, Ceramic, Glass |
Material | Aluminium, Ceramic, Glass |
Model range | iPhone 16 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
AI model | Apple Intelligence |
Equipment + functions | Smartphone remote control |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 18 |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Screen technology | Super Retina XDR |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 30 Hz |
Notch | Rectangular Notch |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Contrast ratio | 2000000 :1 |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² |
Display functions | Haptic Touch, True Tone |
Glass | Ceramic Shield |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone), SA (Standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | AAC, Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Single Camera |
Camera resolution | 48 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Main camera zoom | 10x digital zoom |
Camera feature | Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, Panorama shots, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 1.90 f |
Max. Video resolution | 1080 x 720 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Apple A18 |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 4.04 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NAVIC, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Charging technology | Fast Charge |
Battery life | 41 h |
Video playback time | 26 h |
Audio playback time | 90 h |
Supported charging power | 4.5 – 26 W |
Fast charging technology | USB PD |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple Siri |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C charging cable 1 m, without charger |
Energy efficiency class | B |
The reparability index | 7.9 |
Height | 7.80 mm |
Width | 71.50 mm |
Length | 146.70 mm |
Height unfolded | 146.70 mm |
Width unfolded | 71.50 mm |
Weight | 167 g |
Length | 15.90 cm |
Width | 8.90 cm |
Height | 8.80 cm |
Weight | 322 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThe main camera and selfie camera easily keep up with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, only when zooming does the affordable iPhone 16e (overall score: 1.4) lose points. Fortunately, the ultra-wide-angle lens is not graded separately. Then the gap would be even greater. However, the 16e is top for standard tasks.
Apple has cut back on the most affordable current iPhone. In addition to MagSafe and a second camera, it also sacrificed less conspicuous features such as the UWB receiver and Wi-Fi 7. A phone at this price with a 60-Hertz display looks outdated, something that is virtually unheard of with Android...
With the iPhone 16e, Apple is launching a solid entry-level model that is reminiscent of the iPhone 14 in many respects - but with modern upgrades such as the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence. The lack of MagSafe and the slimmed-down camera may bother some users, but the strong performance and long battery life make the 16e an attractive option for anyone looking for a powerful iPhone at a lower price.
