The iPhone 16e joins the iPhone 16 lineup, delivering blazing-fast performance with the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, exceptional battery life, and a versatile 48MP 2-in-1 camera system—all at an unbeatable value.
Apple Introduces iPhone 16e: Powerful Performance at an Affordable Price
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that delivers impressive capabilities at a more accessible price point. Powered by the high-efficiency A18 chip and Apple’s first-ever in-house cellular modem, the Apple C1, iPhone 16e ensures fast, smooth performance and exceptional battery life.
Designed for Apple Intelligence, iPhone 16e offers an intuitive personal AI experience while setting a new standard for privacy. Its advanced 48MP Fusion camera with an integrated 2x Telephoto lens delivers stunning photos and videos, effectively providing the versatility of two cameras in one. Additionally, Apple’s innovative satellite features—including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite—help users stay connected even beyond cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
Available in two elegant matte finishes—black and white—iPhone 16e can be personalized with a range of colorful cases. Pre-orders begin Friday, February 21, with availability starting Friday, February 28.
“iPhone 16e brings the features our users love from the iPhone 16 lineup, including exceptional battery life, powerful performance with the A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing. “We’re excited to complete the lineup with iPhone 16e, making the iPhone experience more accessible to even more people.”
A Stunning and Durable Design with Unmatched Battery Life
Built to withstand everyday life, the iPhone 16e features an incredibly durable design with IP68-rated resistance to water, dust, and splashes. Its front is protected by a Ceramic Shield, the toughest glass on any smartphone, while the back boasts the strongest glass ever used in an iPhone.
The stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology offers an immersive edge-to-edge experience, making it perfect for watching HDR videos, gaming, and reading crisp text. The iPhone 16e also delivers the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone—lasting up to six hours longer than the iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours longer than any generation of iPhone SE.
With Face ID powered by the TrueDepth camera system, users can securely unlock their iPhone, authenticate purchases, and sign in to apps with ease. The iPhone 16e also supports both wireless charging and USB-C, offering seamless compatibility with a wide range of accessories.
Powerful Performance and Seamless Connectivity
The iPhone 16e is driven by Apple’s latest-generation A18 chip, delivering lightning-fast performance, exceptional power efficiency, and seamless Apple Intelligence integration. Its advanced 6-core CPU is up to 80% faster than the A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11, effortlessly handling everything from daily tasks to complex AI-driven operations.
With a 4-core GPU, the iPhone 16e enables stunning graphics performance, supporting graphically intense AAA games and hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more lifelike lighting and reflections. The 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large-scale generative models, running machine learning (ML) tasks up to six times faster than the A13 Bionic, ensuring a smarter and more responsive experience.
Revolutionary Connectivity and Apple Intelligence
Expanding the power of Apple silicon, the iPhone 16e introduces C1, Apple’s first-ever in-house modem—the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone. Delivering fast and reliable 5G connectivity, C1, combined with the all-new internal design and advanced power management of iOS 18, contributes to the iPhone 16e’s extraordinary battery life.
Built for Apple Intelligence
Designed to harness the full potential of Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16e unlocks groundbreaking capabilities that make everyday tasks smarter and more intuitive. The Clean Up tool effortlessly removes distractions from photos, while natural language search in the Photos app allows users to find any image or video simply by describing what they’re looking for.
Smarter, More Expressive, and Intuitive Experiences
The iPhone 16e empowers users with new creative and intelligent tools to enhance expression and productivity. With Image Playground, users can explore innovative ways to visually express themselves, while Genmoji lets them design personalized emojis that perfectly capture their emotions. Writing Tools bring even more dynamism to text, making communication more engaging.
Siri is now more intuitive and conversational, allowing users to type to Siri and seamlessly interact even if they stumble over their words. It can now maintain context across multiple requests, making conversations smoother and more natural. With deep product knowledge, Siri can answer thousands of questions about Apple features and settings—helping users with tasks like taking a screen recording or scheduling a text message for later.
A Powerful Camera System for Every Moment
The iPhone 16e’s advanced 2-in-1 camera system is designed to capture life’s moments with stunning clarity, whether in Night mode, Portrait mode, or everyday photography. Powered by computational photography, the 48MP Fusion camera delivers ultra-high-resolution images with exceptional detail and balanced lighting.
With an integrated 2x Telephoto lens, users get the versatility of two cameras in one, allowing them to zoom in with optical quality for perfectly framed shots. The TrueDepth front camera with autofocus ensures crisp close-ups and vibrant group selfies.
The latest HDR technology enhances photos with true-to-life skin tones, rich mid-tones, deep shadows, and bright highlights—bringing every shot to life with remarkable depth and realism.
Cinematic Video with Pro-Level Sound
The iPhone 16e captures breathtaking videos in 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps, giving users incredible flexibility to pause and resume recordings without missing a moment.
For an immersive audio experience, iPhone 16e records video in Spatial Audio, enhancing playback with AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, or a surround sound system. The new Audio Mix feature allows users to fine-tune their sound—highlighting voices, creating studio-like audio quality, or positioning vocals in the foreground while environmental sounds surround the listener.
With wind noise reduction, advanced machine learning algorithms automatically minimize unwanted background noise, ensuring crystal-clear audio in any setting.
iPhone 16e price in india
In India, the iPhone 16e starts at Rs 59,900 for the 128GB base variant. It is also available in 256GB and 512GB storage options, priced at Rs 69,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively.
