The long-awaited successor to the iPhone SE series is finally here, but with a new name and an even lower price. Apple has officially retired the SE lineup, introducing the iPhone 16e as part of the iPhone 16 family. As speculated, the iPhone 16e features the iPhone 14’s design but comes with an upgraded chip, a single-camera setup, Apple Intelligence, and additional enhancements.
Since it shares the iPhone 14’s design, the iPhone 16e features the same 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Ceramic Shield on both the front and back, which Apple calls the “toughest back glass in a smartphone.” It also retains the thick bezels and wide notch from the iPhone 14.
The features of the iPhone 16e:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4 cores) |
| Operating System | iOS 18 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 1200 nits peak brightness |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
| Battery Life | Not officially disclosed |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Price | $599 |