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Apple iPhone 16e Review

By Sheldon Pinto (Mar 27, 2025)

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Light and compact design
Powerful Apple A18 SoC
Customisable Action Button
Good battery life

Bad
Low light camera performance is below average
Available in just two basic finishes
Large display notch with thick borders
60Hz refresh rate display
Slow wireless and wired charging

On the Android side of things, picking a phone is an extremely complicated decision. Unless you are brand-loyal, there are tonnes of features to be accounted for before one arrives at a decision. And this is because they come in all shapes and sizes, with varying hardware configurations and even different software experiences, even though they are all based on Google's Android. On the iOS side of things, well… not so much.

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Apple iPhone 16e Summary

The Apple iPhone 16e is a brand-new product line meant to replace the brand’s SE series of smartphones. A fresh new name brings a new but recycled design, that feels premium and maintains the compact dimensions of its predecessor.

The display is a bit dated both in terms of appearance and capability, thanks to its large notch with thick borders and its 60Hz standard refresh rate, which makes the software experience feel a bit sluggish.

Packing the latest chipset, performance is through the roof. So whether it regular apps or high-end games, everything works as expected. Camera performance is decent for the most part and lacks the flexibility offered by the standard numbered iPhone models. Low light performance is a bit below average.

Battery life is one of the iPhone 16e’s strong points. It easily manages a whole day of use, which is good for a compact smartphone. Both wired and wireless charging are relatively slow.

Apple iPhone 16e Price in India

Apple iPhone 16e price in India starts from ₹ 51,499. The lowest price of Apple iPhone 16e is ₹ 51,499 at Amazon on 19th September 2025.

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Available Variants

128GB STORAGE

Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

256GB STORAGE

Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

512GB STORAGE

Apple iPhone 16e (512GB)

Apple iPhone 16e Full Specifications

General

Brand	Apple
Model	iPhone 16e
Price in India	₹51,499
Release date	19th February 2025
AI Enabled	Yes
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	146.70 x 71.50 x 7.80
Weight (g)	172.00
IP rating	IP68
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes
Colours	Black, White

Display

Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Screen size (inches)	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1170x2532 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	460

Hardware

Processor	hexa-core
Processor make	Apple A18
RAM	8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.6)
No. of Rear Cameras	1
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	12-megapixel (f/1.9)
No. of Front Cameras	1

Software

Operating system

iOS 18

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30
USB Type-C	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes