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Apple iPhone 16e

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eSIM compatibility
Yes
SIM type
Dual SIM
Nano and eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Nano and eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Internal device memory
128GB/256GB/512GB
Max external memory
N/A
Charge rate
20W
Device warranty
12 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Video playback time
Up to 26 hours
Streamed: Up to 21 hours
Streamed: Up to 21 hours
Audio playback
Up to 90 hours
Charge rate
20W
Fast charge
Yes - Up to 50% in 30 minutes
Power saving
Low Power Mode
Wireless charging
Yes - 7.5W (Qi charging)
Body
Height (mm)
146.7
Width (mm)
71.5
Depth (mm)
7.8
Weight (g)
167
Water resistant
Yes - IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Dust resistant
Yes - IP68
SIM type
Dual SIM
Nano and eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Nano and eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Processor
GPU
Apple (4-core graphics)
CPU Brand
Apple A18
CPU speed
Hexa-core (up to 4.04GHz)
6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
16‑core Neural Engine
6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
16‑core Neural Engine
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Personal hotspot
Yes
USB type
Type-C
Bluetooth
Yes - 5.3
USB
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes - 6
Display
Resolution
2532x1170
Pixels
460 ppi
Touch screen
Yes
Multi-touch
Yes
Size (inches)
6.1
Brightness
Typical: 800 nits
HDR: 1200 nits
HDR: 1200 nits
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
Display type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Messaging
Multimedia messages
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Email
Yes
IM
Yes
Network
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
VoLTE Roaming (4G calling abroad)
Yes
VoLTE roaming (works in the USA)
Yes (iOS 15 or higher)
Emergency calls over VoLTE
Yes
Band 13 enabled
Yes
Band
Quad
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
Works in the US
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Apple iOS
Generic software version
iOS 18
Sensors
Gyroscope
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Compass
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Memory
RAM
6GB
Device memory
128GB/256GB/512GB
Card slot
No
Card max size
N/A
Front camera
No. of cameras
1
Resolution (max MP)
12
HD video recording
Yes
Slow motion
1080p at 120fps
Additional features
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Portrait lighting with six effects
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Night mode
Wide colour capture
Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
Lens correction
QuickTake video
Auto image stabilisation
Animoji and Memoji
Burst mode
Cinematic video stabilisation
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Portrait lighting with six effects
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Night mode
Wide colour capture
Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
Lens correction
QuickTake video
Auto image stabilisation
Animoji and Memoji
Burst mode
Cinematic video stabilisation
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Aperture
f/1.9
Camera
Video recording
Yes
No. of cameras
2
Camera type
Rear-facing
Rear camera
No. of cameras
2-in-1
Resolution (max MP)
Main: 48
Telephoto: 12
Telephoto: 12
Aperture
Main: f/1.6
Telephoto: f/1.6
Telephoto: f/1.6
Flash
LED True Tone
HD video recording
4K at 24, 30 or 60fps
1080p at 30, 60, 120 or 240fps
1080p at 30, 60, 120 or 240fps
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
1080p at 120 or 240fps
Zoom
Digital zoom up to 10x
Additional features
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Photographic Styles
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Auto image stabilisation
Burst mode
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video
Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Photographic Styles
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Auto image stabilisation
Burst mode
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video
Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix
Features
Built-in controls
Apple Intelligence
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
FM radio
No
Web browser
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Music player
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes - stereo speakers
Video calling
FaceTime
A-GPS
Yes
GPS
Yes
Document viewer
Yes
Lightning headphone jack
No
Always On
No
3.5mm headphone jack
No
Video player
Yes
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (only for Sky sold devices running iOS 12.3 and up)
Action button
Silent Mode
Focus
Camera
Visual Intelligence
Torch
Voice Memo
Recognise Music
Translate
Magnifier
Controls
Shortcut or Accessibility
Focus
Camera
Visual Intelligence
Torch
Voice Memo
Recognise Music
Translate
Magnifier
Controls
Shortcut or Accessibility
Apple Pay
Yes
eSIM compatibility
Yes
Security
Facial recognition
Yes - Face ID
Accessibility
Accessibility features
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Eye Tracking
RTT and TTY support
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
Type to Siri
Vocal Shortcuts
Spoken Content
Zoom
Magnifier
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Eye Tracking
RTT and TTY support
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
Type to Siri
Vocal Shortcuts
Spoken Content
Compatibility
Smart assistant compatibility
AirPlay
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