Apple iPhone 16e - 128GB - Black

Finish

Aluminium design
Ceramic Shield front
Glass back

Size and Weight[2]

Width: 71.5 mm (2.82 inches)
Height: 146.7 mm (5.78 inches)
Depth: 7.80 mm (0.31 inch)
Weight: 167 grams (5.88 ounces)

Display

Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
HDR display
True Tone
Wide colour (P3)
Haptic Touch
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display Zoom
Reachability
*The iPhone 16e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Splash, Water and Dust Resistance[3]

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Apple Intelligence

Built into your iPhone, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data - not even Apple.[4]

Chip

A18 chip
New 6-core CPU with two performance and four efficiency cores
New 4-core GPU
New 16-core Neural Engine

Camera

2-in-1 camera system:
48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels
Digital zoom up to 10x
Sapphire crystal lens cover
True Tone flash
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Night mode
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Photographic Styles
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Advanced red-eye correction
Auto image stabilisation
Burst mode
Photo geotagging
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording

4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time-lapse video with stabilisation
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video
Optical image stabilisation for video
Digital zoom up to 6x
Audio zoom
True Tone flash
Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix

TrueDepth Camera

12MP camera
ƒ/1.9 aperture
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Retina Flash
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Portrait mode with Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Photographic Styles
Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Auto image stabilisation
Burst mode
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps
Time-lapse video with stabilisation
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video
Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix

Face ID

Enabled by the TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps and on the web
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Peace of Mind

Emergency SOS via satellite[5]
Crash Detection[6]
Find My via satellite[5]

Mobile and Wireless

5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO[7]
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO[7]
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth® 5.3
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards with power reserve

Location

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Mobile connectivity
iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling[8]

FaceTime video calling over a mobile network or Wi-Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Zoom with rear-facing camera

Audio Calling[8]

FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)[7]
Wi-Fi calling[7]
Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio Playback

Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User-configurable maximum volume limit

Video Playback

Supported formats include HEVC, H.264 and AV1
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG
Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay-enabled smart TV

Siri[9]

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders and more
Activate hands-free with only your voice using "Hey Siri", or use Type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural, contextually relevant and personal[4]

Action button features

Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Torch, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, Accessibility or Visual Intelligence

Charging and Expansion

USB-C connector with support for:
Charging
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)

Power and Battery[10]

Video playback: Up to 26 hours
Video playback (streamed): Up to 21 hours
Audio playback: Up to 90 hours
Fast-charge-capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes[11] with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers[12])

Sensors

Face ID
Barometer
High-dynamic-range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Dual ambient light sensors

Operating System

iOS 18
iOS is the world's most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.

SIM Card

Dual eSIM support[13]
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)[13]

Rating for Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Compatible

Mail Attachment SupportViewable document types

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access[14]
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6, using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 10 or later, using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (a free download from apple.com/nz/itunes/download)

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
Nonoperating temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: Tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 18
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

Remarks

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-nz/HT3939. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/nz/iphone/cellular. Mobile technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks.
1. Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 24GB of space, including iOS 18 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple Intelligence on-device models can be deleted if Apple Intelligence is turned off and use approximately 7GB of space. Turning on Apple Intelligence will download the models again. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can reinstall them from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings and iPhone model.
2. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
3. iPhone 16e is splash-, water- and dust-resistant, and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty but you might have rights under consumer law.
4. Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US), as an iOS 18 update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
5. Service is included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. See support.apple.com/en-nz/101573 for more information.
6. iPhone 16e can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a mobile network connection or Wi-Fi calling.
7. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/nz/iphone/cellular.
8. FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient, and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a mobile network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
9. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.
10. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/nz/batteries and apple.com/nz/iphone/battery for more information.
11. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using preproduction iPhone 16e units and software, and USB-C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
12. Qi wireless chargers sold separately.
13. Use of eSIM requires a carrier plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. Use of eSIM in iPhone may be disabled when purchased from some carriers. See your carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/nz/esim.
14. Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
15. In China (mainland), you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later.
16. Data is accurate as of product launch.
17. Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
18. We estimate the percentage of electricity-related emissions in our manufacturing that is sourced from low-carbon electricity by attributing to our carbon model low-carbon energy procured by our suppliers in the prior fiscal year, based on the supplier manufacturing allocations at time of product launch. This calculation assesses the suppliers for iPhone 16e. Included in this number is only low-carbon electricity that Apple or its suppliers have procured as part of Apple's Supplier Clean Energy Program.
19. Carbon reductions are calculated against a product-specific business-as-usual scenario as modelled by Apple: 1) No use of clean electricity for manufacturing or product use, beyond what is already available on the latest modelled grid (based on regional emissions factors). 2) Apple's carbon intensity of key materials as of 2015 (our baseline year for our 2030 product carbon neutrality goal). Carbon intensity of materials reflects use of recycled content and production technology. 3) Apple's average mix of transportation modes (air, rail, ocean, ground) by product line across three years (fiscal years 2017 to 2019) to best capture the baseline transportation emissions of our products.
20. Cobalt in the battery claim uses mass balance allocation.
21. Lithium in the battery claim uses mass balance allocation.
22. Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
23. Efficiency performance is based on the US Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
24. Apple's Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple's restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple's end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.