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Apple iPhone 16e
6.1" Super Retina XDR
A18 Chip
48MP Fusion Camera
12MP TrueDepth
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
5G
USB-C (USB 2)
Apple Intelligence
Satellite Safety
Up to 26h Video
Aluminium Enclosure
A3212 / A3408 / A3409 / A3410
Apple iPhone 16e
6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
2532 x 1170 (460 ppi)
800 nits / 1,200 nits HDR
A18 Chip
6-core CPU / 4-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
48MP Fusion (2-in-1)
48MP Main + 2x Telephoto
Dolby Vision up to 4K60
Up to 26h Video Playback
50% in 30 min (20W+ adapter)
Qi wireless charging
5G / Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3
Apple C1 modem
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Timeline & Release Details
- Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
- Announced: 19 February 2025
- Release Window: February 2025 (market rollout by region)
- Model Numbers: A3212 (US/PR), A3408 (CA/MX/SA/UAE), A3409 (Global), A3410 (China/HK/Macao)
- Launch Price (RRP): From $599 (128GB)
Regional Model Mapping
| iPhone 16e Variant | Model Number | Primary Market Scope |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16e (US SKU) | A3212 | United States, Puerto Rico |
| iPhone 16e (Regional SKU) | A3408 | Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, UAE |
| iPhone 16e (Global SKU) | A3409 | International markets (Europe, Asia, Australia) |
| iPhone 16e (China SKU) | A3410 | China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao |
Listing includes Apple Intelligence support and satellite safety features.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm
- Weight: 167 g
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes)
Materials:
- Frame: Aerospace-grade aluminium enclosure (85% recycled aluminium listed)
- Back: Glass back
- Front: Ceramic Shield
- Colours: Black, White
Sustainability:
- Overall Recycled Content: Over 30% recycled content by weight
- Battery Materials: 100% recycled cobalt, 95% recycled lithium
- Magnets: 100% recycled rare earth elements
- Substances: Arsenic-free glass; mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free references in source set
- Packaging: 100% fibre-based packaging, no plastic wrapping
Body materials listed: aluminium enclosure, glass back, and Ceramic Shield front.
Display System
- Type: Super Retina XDR display (all-screen OLED)
- Size: 6.1 inches (diagonal)
- Resolution: 2532 x 1170 at 460 ppi
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (typical)
- Brightness: 800 nits max (typical), 1,200 nits peak (HDR)
- Features: HDR, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Display Zoom, Reachability
- Design: All-screen layout
Display listing includes a 6.1-inch OLED panel, 2532 x 1170 resolution, and brightness up to 1,200 nits (HDR peak).
Camera System (Fusion 2-in-1)
Rear Camera Cluster:
- 48 MP Fusion Main: 26mm, f/1.6, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels
- 12 MP 2x Telephoto Path: 52mm, f/1.6, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels
- Photo Modes: 24MP and 48MP super-high-resolution output
- Optical Views: 1x, 2x
- Digital Zoom: Up to 10x (photo), up to 6x in video workflow
Front Camera:
- 12 MP TrueDepth camera
- f/1.9 aperture with autofocus and Focus Pixels
- Retina Flash, Night mode, and up to 4K60 Dolby Vision video
Video Features:
- 4K Dolby Vision: 24/25/30/60 fps
- 1080p Recording: 25/30/60 fps
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 120 or 240 fps
- Stabilisation: Cinematic video stabilisation
- Audio Stack: Spatial Audio, stereo recording, wind noise reduction, Audio Mix
- Additional Camera Software: Portrait mode with Focus/Depth control, Night mode, Photographic Styles, Pause and Record support
Camera listing includes a 48MP Fusion rear path with 1x/2x optical views and Dolby Vision video up to 4K60.
Platform & Software
- Chipset: A18 chip
- CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
- GPU: 4-core
- Neural Engine: 16-core
- Graphics: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Modem: Apple-designed C1 modem
- Operating System: iOS (exact launch version not specified in provided source files)
- AI Foundation: Built for Apple Intelligence (Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, Clean Up)
Platform listing includes A18, a 16-core Neural Engine, Apple C1 modem, and iOS without a specified launch version in this source set.
Key Features & Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence: Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, Clean Up, Visual Intelligence
- Action Button: Customisable for Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Torch, Translate, Visual Intelligence, Shortcuts, and accessibility workflows
- Camera Control: Not listed on iPhone 16e
- Safety Stack: Emergency SOS via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Find My via satellite, Crash Detection
- Durability Layer: Ceramic Shield front and IP68 water/dust resistance
Battery & Charging
- Video Playback: Up to 26 hours
- Streamed Video Playback: Up to 21 hours
- Audio Playback: Up to 90 hours
- Fast Charging: Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher
- Wireless Charging: Qi charging support
- Port: USB-C
In the Box:
- iPhone 16e
- USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
- Documentation
Battery listing includes up to 26 hours video playback, USB-C, Qi charging, and a 50%/30-minute fast-charge claim with a 20W+ adapter.
Connectivity & Sensors
- Cellular: 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE
- Modem Platform: Apple C1
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- NFC: Reader mode
- Navigation Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
- USB-C Data Path: USB 2 up to 480Mb/s
- SIM Profile: Source set lists eSIM support with model-specific regional variance
- Sensors: Face ID, barometer, high-dynamic-range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors
- Safety Connectivity: Satellite access for SOS, roadside, and Find My workflows
Apple iPhone 16e - Summary
Apple iPhone 16e (A3212 / A3408 / A3409 / A3410) is listed as announced on 19 February 2025, with U.S. launch pricing starting at $599 for 128GB. Core listed specs include a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A18 chip, and 48MP Fusion camera system.
| Launch Price (RRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$599 |