Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 family, combining high performance and powerful features with a more accessible price point.
Equipped with the A18 chip and Apple’s first-ever cellular modem, C1, the iPhone 16e delivers industry-leading performance, long battery life, and enhanced connectivity options.
The iPhone 16e comes with an impressive 48MP Fusion camera, integrated with a 2x telephoto lens, allowing users to capture detailed photos and videos with ease.
The device also incorporates cutting-edge satellite communication features such as Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, and the ability to send messages or share location when outside cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
Available in sleek black and white matte finishes, iPhone 16e will be available for pre-order starting Friday, February 21, with general availability set for February 28.
“We are thrilled to bring the iPhone 16e to market as a powerful, more affordable option, allowing more people to experience the capabilities of the iPhone 16 lineup,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing. “With its robust performance, breakthrough battery life, and seamless integration of Apple Intelligence, iPhone 16e is designed to offer users more value.”
Stunning design and extended battery life
Built with durability in mind, the iPhone 16e is splash, water, and dust resistant, earning an IP68 rating, and features a Ceramic Shield front cover — tougher than any other smartphone glass. T
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display provides an edge-to-edge viewing experience, making it ideal for video streaming, gaming, and reading.
Thanks to the highly efficient A18 chip and innovative power management, iPhone 16e offers the best battery life ever seen in a 6.1-inch iPhone. Users can expect up to six hours more battery life than the iPhone 11, and up to 12 hours more than the iPhone SE.
Powered by A18 chip and C1 modem
The A18 chip powers iPhone 16e, offering smooth performance with up to 80% faster processing compared to the A13 chip in older iPhone models. The 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU deliver excellent speed and impressive graphics, while the 16-core Neural Engine accelerates machine learning tasks up to six times faster.
Apple’s C1 modem — the first-ever cellular modem designed by the company — provides fast 5G connectivity and exceptional power efficiency, contributing to the device’s outstanding battery performance.
Apple Intelligence: Enhanced privacy and AI features
iPhone 16e introduces Apple Intelligence, a personal AI system designed to enhance user experience while prioritising privacy. The device features the Clean Up tool, enabling users to easily remove unwanted elements in photos, and a natural language search function in the photos app to find images using simple descriptions.
Additionally, iPhone 16e offers creative tools like Image Playground, Genmoji, and Writing Tools for self-expression, and integrates ChatGPT for faster, more seamless responses within the system. Apple Intelligence ensures all data processing happens on-device, with privacy-conscious features, like the groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, to further protect user data.
Introducing the ‘Action Button’ and ‘Visual Intelligence’
A standout feature on the iPhone 16e is the customisable Action button, providing users with quick access to functions such as the camera, flashlight, music recognition, and much more. It can even activate third-party apps like Snapchat or FordPass for in-app tasks.
Visual intelligence takes advantage of the device’s powerful AI, enabling users to identify objects, translate text in real-time, and even look up information on the internet — all through a simple press of the Action button. This feature also makes it easier to identify plants, animals, and contact information, offering greater convenience for everyday use.
Advanced camera
The iPhone 16e features a powerful 48MP Fusion camera system with a 2x Telephoto lens, allowing users to capture sharp, high-resolution photos and videos. In Night mode and Portrait mode, the camera excels at balancing light and detail for vibrant images. The front-facing TrueDepth camera ensures sharper selfies and group shots.
For video enthusiasts, iPhone 16e supports 4K Dolby Vision recording at up to 60 frames per second and comes with spatial audio for immersive audio experiences.
Users can also enhance their video sound with features like ‘Audio Mix’, which lets them adjust voice and background noise after recording.
Safety and connectivity for peace of mind
Apple continues to prioritise user safety with iPhone 16e’s satellite connectivity features, including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, and the ability to send messages or share location even when off the grid.
Crash detection can also detect severe car accidents and automatically alert emergency services.
Sustainability in focus
In alignment with Apple’s 2030 environmental goals, the iPhone 16e is crafted using over 30 per cent recycled materials, including recycled cobalt and lithium in the battery and 85 per cent recycled aluminium in the enclosure.
The product’s packaging is fully fiber-based, reducing the use of plastics, in line with Apple’s efforts to eliminate plastic from packaging by the end of this year.
iPhone 16e pricing and availability
The iPhone 16e will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options, starting at Dhs2,599.
Pre-orders will open on February 21, with availability beginning February 28 in 59 countries and regions, including the US, UK, UAE, Japan, India, and more.
Customers will also be able to purchase AppleCare+ for additional support and iCloud+ for extra storage, with various subscription options available. To complement their purchase, new iPhone 16e users can enjoy three months of free access to Apple services like Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, and more.
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