Apple iPhone 16e
2 colours
  • Body167g · 7.8mm thick
  • Software18.3.1
  • Storage128GB – 512GB
Apple Released · Feb. 28, 2025

Apple iPhone 16e Specifications

The Apple iPhone 16e is an entry-level smartphone released on February 28, 2025. Serving as a modern replacement for the traditional iPhone SE line

  • Display 6.1" 1170x2532 pixels
  • Main camera 48MP 2160p
  • Performance 8GB RAM Apple A18
  • Battery 4005mAh Wired:8W

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Updated Oct. 28, 2026 2 views
Will it work in Nigeria? Works on all major networks
  • MTN 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Airtel 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Glo 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.
  • 9mobile 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.

Based on the bands listed for this model and each network's current 4G/5G bands. Some regional versions of a phone support different bands, so check the exact model number before buying.

Detailed Specifications

Overview
Brand
Apple
Versions
A3409 (International); A3212 (USA); A3408 (Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3410 (China)
Announced
2025, February 19
Released
2025, February 28
Availability
Available
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3212, A34081, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A34091, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3410
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3212, A34081, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A34091, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3410
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection / IP Rating
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Display Size
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density
~460 ppi
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Display Features
HDR10
Platform
Operating System
iOS
OS Version
18.3.1
Update Support
Upgradable to iOS 27.2
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
RAM Options
8GB
Storage Options
128GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 8GB RAM512GB / 8GB RAM
Storage Type
NVMe
Card Slot
No
Main Camera
Single camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Connectivity & Ports
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
Features & Security
Face Unlock
Face ID
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Battery Capacity
4005 mAh
Wired Charging
50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
7.5W (Qi)
Miscellaneous
Colours
Black, White
Models
A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Price
From $ 283.91 / € 440.99 / £ 404.99 / ₦1,149,000

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