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SpecificationsApple iPhone 16e
Announced 19 February 2025 · Checked 20 October 2026
The Apple iPhone 16e was announced in February 2025. It has a 6.1-inch 60 Hz OLED display and the Apple A18 chipset. Our cross-check of independent sources also points to a 4005 mAh battery and a 48 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It runs iOS 26 at launch. Model codes: A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410.
- Display
- 6.1″ OLED60 Hz · 1200 nits peak
- Chipset
- Apple A183 nm
- Battery
- 4005 mAh5 W wireless
- Main camera
- 48 MP
- Memory
- 8 GB · 128 GB
- Weight
- 167 g146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm
Model code
Memory
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.1″
OLED · 60 Hz · 1170 × 2532
ChipsetOfficial
Apple A18
iOS 26 at launch
BatteryPublic info
4005 mAh
5 W wireless
CameraPublic info
48 MP main
12 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 19 February 2025 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.1 inches | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | Super Retina XDR display | Official |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 pixels (~460 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | A18 | Official |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | Official |
| RAM | 8 GB | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | Official |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS | Public info |
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| Camera | 12 MP camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, Autofocus with Focus Pixels | Official |
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| Capacity | 4005 mAh (Li-Ion) | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not published | |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W (Qi) | Public info |
| Network | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with reader mode | Official |
| NFC | Yes | Official |
| Ports | USB Type-C | Official |
| SIM | No SIM tray (eSIM only) | Official |
| Height | 146.7 mm | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | Official |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | Official |
| Weight | 167 g | Official |
| Protection | IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min) | Official |
| Colours | Black / White | Official |
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Official |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Official |
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| Codes | A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410 | Official |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Region | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3212 | United States, Puerto Rico | 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3408 | Bahrain, Canada, Iraq, Guam, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and US Virgin Islands | 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3409 | other countries and regions | 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3410 | China mainland | 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 GB + 128 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB | Official |
| 8 GB + 256 GB | 8 GB | 256 GB | Official |
| 8 GB + 512 GB | 8 GB | 512 GB | Official |
What changes between versions
- SIM
- No SIM tray (eSIM only) (A3212) · SIM tray for a nano-SIM (A3408, A3409, A3410)
Software support
| Software at launch | iOS 26 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Apple iPhone 16e support eSIM?
Yes.
Does the Apple iPhone 16e have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 5 W.
Is the Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Apple iPhone 16e support 5G?
Yes.
Compare the iPhone 16e
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Sources and changes
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (Web Archive copy) (opens in a new tab) · checked 8 January 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-19 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.