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Sleek and Durable Design

Powerful A18 Chip

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Advanced 48MP Fusion Camera

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Apple Intelligence Integration

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Extended Battery Life

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Introduction of Apple’s C1 Modem

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Action Button for Customization

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USB-C Connectivity

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Availability and Pricing

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Enhanced Privacy Features

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Sleek and Durable Design

The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, delivering vibrant colors and sharp contrast. Its durable design includes a Ceramic Shield front cover and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, ensuring resilience against everyday wear and tear.

Powerful A18 Chip

Equipped with Apple's latest-generation A18 chip, the iPhone 16e ensures fast and smooth performance. This chip enhances energy efficiency, contributing to the device's impressive battery life, and supports advanced features like Apple Intelligence

Advanced 48MP Fusion Camera

The iPhone 16e boasts a 48-megapixel Fusion camera system with an integrated 2x telephoto lens, allowing users to capture high-resolution photos and videos with optical-quality zoom. This setup ensures detailed and vibrant images across various lighting conditions.

Apple Intelligence Integration

Built for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16e offers an intuitive personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant information while maintaining user privacy. Features include advanced Siri capabilities, real-time text recognition, and smart photo editing tools

Extended Battery Life

Thanks to the efficiency of the A18 chip and the new Apple-designed C1 modem, the iPhone 16e offers exceptional battery performance. Users can enjoy up to 26 hours of video playback, making it ideal for prolonged usage without frequent charging.s

Introduction of Apple’s C1 Modem

The iPhone 16e is the first to feature Apple's in-house designed C1 modem, providing fast and reliable 5G connectivity. This advancement reduces dependence on third-party components and enhances overall device performance.

Action Button for Customization

Replacing the traditional mute switch, the iPhone 16e introduces the Action Button, allowing users to customize quick access to various functions such as launching the camera, activating the flashlight, or initiating specific apps..

USB-C Connectivity

Aligning with modern standards, the iPhone 16e features a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, offering universal compatibility with a wide range of accessories and devices

Availability and Pricing

The iPhone 16e is available in two elegant matte finishes—black and white. Pre-orders begin on February 21, with availability starting February 28. The device is priced starting at $599 in the United States.

Enhanced Privacy Features

With Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16e ensures that many AI-powered features process data on-device, enhancing user privacy. For tasks requiring cloud processing, Apple's Private Cloud Compute extends privacy protections, ensuring user data remains secure.