iPhone 16e Launched With A18 Chip and Apple Intelligence: All Details
iPhone 16e
By Himani Jha | Updated Feb 20, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
Apple has just unveiled a surprise addition to its iPhone 16 lineup- the iPhone 16e. Packed with the powerful A18 chip and the latest Apple Intelligence features, this new model aims to deliver a premium experience at a more accessible price point. Check out price, availability and key features of the newly iPhone 16e here.
After almost 2-years of wait and months of speculations, Apple has finally released the iPhone 16e on Wednesday as the latest entry-level model. The smartphone was rumored to carry the iPhone SE 4 model name, however, the tech giant has ditched the SE from the name and called it iPhone 16e making it the most affordable member of the iPhone 16 lineup. The newest handset comes with a 6.1-inch OLED screen, and the same A18 chip as the non-pro models. Interestingly, this is not the only major upgrade but the it also offers support for Apple Intelligence features. Know about the price, availability and key features here.
iPhone 16e Price and Availability in India
iPhone 16e price in India has been set at Rs. 59,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the 256GB and 512GB storage variants are priced at Rs. 69,900 and Rs. 89,900, respectively.
The pre-order for the new Apple iPhone 16e will be available starting February 21 and will go on sale on February 28. The color options available for the handset are Black and White colorways.
iPhone 16e Specifications
The newly unveiled iPhone 16e comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (1,170x2,532 pixels) OLED screen offering up to a 60Hz refresh rate and 800nits peak brightness. The display also uses Apple's Ceramic Shield material to make it more durable. However, the major highlight is the 3nm A18 chip, which first arrived on the iPhone 16 in September 2024, paired with up to 512GB of storage. Additionally, it also offers support for Apple Intelligence features.
For optics, there's a single 48-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front for selfies and video calls. The phone supports Face ID, instead of the home button with Touch ID unlike its predecessor iPhone SE. For audio, it has got stereo speakers and 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS support for connectivity.
Moreover, the phone also has Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature in select regions. For charging, it has a USB Type-C port, that supports 18W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. The handset also got an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
iPhone 16e Price and Availability in India
iPhone 16e price in India has been set at Rs. 59,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the 256GB and 512GB storage variants are priced at Rs. 69,900 and Rs. 89,900, respectively.
The pre-order for the new Apple iPhone 16e will be available starting February 21 and will go on sale on February 28. The color options available for the handset are Black and White colorways.
iPhone 16e Specifications
The newly unveiled iPhone 16e comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (1,170x2,532 pixels) OLED screen offering up to a 60Hz refresh rate and 800nits peak brightness. The display also uses Apple's Ceramic Shield material to make it more durable. However, the major highlight is the 3nm A18 chip, which first arrived on the iPhone 16 in September 2024, paired with up to 512GB of storage. Additionally, it also offers support for Apple Intelligence features.
For optics, there's a single 48-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front for selfies and video calls. The phone supports Face ID, instead of the home button with Touch ID unlike its predecessor iPhone SE. For audio, it has got stereo speakers and 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS support for connectivity.
Moreover, the phone also has Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature in select regions. For charging, it has a USB Type-C port, that supports 18W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. The handset also got an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.