iPhone 16e
Apple's replacement for the iPhone SE, bringing Apple Intelligence and the Action Button to a budget-friendly price while keeping the notch design instead of Dynamic Island. The first iPhone with Apple's own C1 modem. Here's the full spec sheet, including the real compromises Apple made to hit this price.
Illustrative render — not an official product photo
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 g and measures 147.5 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm. It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a notch (not Dynamic Island), an A18 chip, a single 48MP rear camera, Apple's own C1 modem, and a 4005mAh battery. It replaced the iPhone SE as Apple's budget model and notably lacks MagSafe.
Available in two colors
Black
White
Illustrative renders — not official product photos
Every spec, no marketing fluff
Should you buy the iPhone 16e?
Buy it if
- You want Apple Intelligence and a modern A18 chip at the lowest possible iPhone price
- You don't need MagSafe, an ultra-wide camera, or Dynamic Island
- Long-term software support matters and you want current-generation hardware
Skip it if
- You want MagSafe — this is the last iPhone to omit it entirely
- You want Dynamic Island — the 16e keeps the older notch design
- You want mmWave 5G speeds — the Apple C1 modem doesn't support it
Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page and Wikipedia iPhone 16e article, cross-verified against GSMArena and PhoneArena device records as of June 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.
iPhone 16e FAQ
What is the weight of the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams, the lightest model in the iPhone 16 lineup.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e measures 147.5 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, sharing its physical size with the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 14.
Does the iPhone 16e have MagSafe?
No, the iPhone 16e does not support MagSafe or Qi wireless charging, making it the last iPhone to omit wireless charging entirely.
What is the Apple C1 modem on the iPhone 16e?
The C1 is Apple's first self-designed cellular modem, replacing the Qualcomm modems used in iPhones since the iPhone 12. It supports 5G but not mmWave 5G, and testing has shown it can match or exceed Qualcomm modem speeds on sub-6GHz 5G networks.
Does the iPhone 16e replace the iPhone SE?
Yes, the iPhone 16e replaced the iPhone SE (3rd generation) as Apple's budget iPhone model, though at a higher starting price.
Does the iPhone 16e have Dynamic Island?
No, the iPhone 16e retains the older notch design rather than Dynamic Island, to help differentiate it from the standard iPhone 16.
Is the iPhone 16e waterproof?
The iPhone 16e has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.