Apple iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e is Apple's entry-level 2025 model, keeping the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence while dropping to a single camera and a 60 Hz screen.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Smartphones
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $599
- VersusAnything Score
- 28/100
Key features
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip and USB-C
- Apple's first in-house C1 modem
Best for buyers who want a modern iPhone with long support at the lowest price.
iPhone 16e specifications
| Display type | OLED (Super Retina XDR) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | Single (wide) |
| Battery | 4,005 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W |
| Weight | 167 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years |
| Launch price (USD) | $599 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (20%)
- Camera (20%)
- Display (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Software (10%)
- Design (10%)
- Value (10%)
Scored against every phone in our database using the smartphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip and USB-C
- Apple's first in-house C1 modem
- Strong value score (96/100 within smartphones)
- Strong design score (89/100 within smartphones)
Cons
- Weaker display score (2/100 within smartphones)
- Weaker camera score (9/100 within smartphones)
Compare iPhone 16e against
Alternatives to iPhone 16e
- Apple iPhone 16 26/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro 36/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35/100
- Apple iPhone 17 41/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro 46/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 44/100
Sources
- iPhone 16e: Apple product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.