iPhone 16e Specs
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Every official iPhone 16e specification in one table — dimensions, display, chip, cameras, battery, connectivity, and build — plus what the numbers mean in everyday use.
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Size
iPhone 16e size
- Height
- 146.7 mm5.78 in
- Width
- 71.5 mm2.81 in
- Depth
- 7.8 mm0.31 in
- Weight
- 167 g
- Screen
- 6.1"diagonal
Weight among iPhones we track
At 71.5 mm wide, it sits on the 71 mm one-hand threshold. 167 g — heavier than 19% of iPhones we track.
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iPhone 16e full specifications
Official figures, grouped. Dimensions in millimetres, weight in grams.
| Dimensions & build | |
|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g |
| Frame / back | aluminum / glass |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.1-inch OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 (460 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical; 1,200 nits peak HDR |
| HDR display | Yes |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Always-on | No |
| Notch | Classic notch |
| Performance & software | |
| Chip | A18; 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128 GB · 256 GB · 512 GB |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Main | 48MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Ultrawide | Not published |
| Telephoto | No dedicated telephoto; integrated 2x optical-quality Telephoto via the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Front | 12MP |
| Max video | 4K/60fps |
| LiDAR | No |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Camera Control | No |
| Action Button | Yes |
| Telephoto lens | No dedicated telephoto; integrated 2x optical-quality Telephoto via the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Battery & charging | |
| Video playback | Up to 26 hours |
| Streamed video | Not published |
| Audio playback | Not published |
| Fast charging | Apple specifies fast charging with a 20W adapter or higher; adapter wattage is not a maximum device draw. |
| Apple fast-charge adapter requirement | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published |
| MagSafe / Qi2 | No |
| Qi | Wireless charging up to 7.5W |
| Connectivity & features | |
| 5G / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Port | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Other | Action Button, Crash Detection, satellite SOS |
| Apple lineup status | No longer sold by Apple, checked 2026-09-14 |
| Pricing | |
| Launch price (base storage) | $599 |
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What the specs mean in daily use
At 146.7 mm tall and 167 g, the iPhone 16e uses the same chassis dimensions as the iPhone 14 — one of the more pocketable and hand-friendly sizes Apple has shipped. It is positioned below the standard iPhone 16, with deliberate trade-offs: a single 48MP camera, 60Hz display, and just two colour options. Check Apple's current store or comparable live listings for the actual price gap.
The surprise is the battery. At 26 hours of video playback, the 16e outlasts the standard iPhone 16 (22 hours) and even beats most Pro models for its size class. If battery life is the priority, this is a genuine standout. The A18 chip also supports Apple Intelligence, keeping it in the current software tier.
The camera gap is real: there's no ultrawide, no Camera Control button, and no dedicated telephoto lens; the 48MP Fusion camera provides a 2x Telephoto option through its main sensor. Shooters who want multi-lens flexibility should look at the iPhone 16.
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iPhone 16e specs FAQ
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 16e?
146.7 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, 7.8 mm thick, 167 g, with a 6.1-inch OLED display — on the same compact chassis as the iPhone 14, comfortable in a pocket and easy to use one-handed.
What chip and battery does it have?
The A18 chip has a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU. Apple rates the phone for up to 26 hours of video playback. It is fast-charge capable over USB-C and supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W, but not MagSafe.
What is the screen size and camera?
6.1-inch OLED at 2532×1170 (460 ppi), up to 800 nits typical brightness, and 60Hz with a notch rather than Dynamic Island. The 48MP Fusion camera system includes an integrated 2x Telephoto option; there is no separate ultrawide camera or Camera Control button.
How much storage does it come in and what does it cost?
128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Launched at $599 (128GB) in 2025; check live graded listings for current refurbished availability and warranty terms. No expandable storage.
Thinking about the iPhone 16e?
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