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AApple iPhone 16e

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General

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Series

iPhone 166Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article identifies the iPhone 16 family.

iPhone 174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026An addition to the iPhone 17 lineup

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A34092Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e identification section. A3409 is other countries and regions. Differing US/China model rows are excluded.

A36343Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026Reference physical-SIM hardware. Other regional model rows are excluded pending exact regional source verification.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

19 February 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated US maker announcement.

2 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026

Status

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Available1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Buy button on the US page

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple iPhone 16e14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 17e19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT, starting 128 GB configuration. No US hardware launch price is assigned to this EU reference.

€6995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026Germany: ab 699 Euro inkl. MwSt., 256GB. Ireland is 729 EUR

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026European/UK reference model with physical nano-SIM. No worldwide union.

EU, GB2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Physical-SIM reference model for Europe and UK.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Black, White, Soft Pink1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

146.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

146.7mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

71.5mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

7.8mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Depth 7.80 mm

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: 167 grams, exact UK model.

169g(6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section wording. No Ceramic Shield 2 name is borrowed from the newer generation.

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section expressly identifies the rear glass.

Glass1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Finish section and model identification guide explicitly describe a glass back.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

6m1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026SIM Card: one nano-SIM and dual eSIM support. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions, not three.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US: Dual eSIM, not compatible with physical SIM cards2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026SIM Card: nano-SIM/eSIM and support for dual eSIM. Two simultaneous subscriptions total.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Resolution

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Published as 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. Stored portrait, width 1170

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:99Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display: published rounded ratio 19.5: 9.

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly names OLED. No LTPO inference from adaptive refresh alone.

OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly identifies OLED. No unsupported LTPO classification.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Specifications and body explicitly identifies 60 Hz panel. No 120 Hz capability is inferred.

60Hz9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Display section explicitly describes the 60 Hz refresh rate.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

800nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026800 nits max brightness (typical)

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

1,200nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, distinct from higher outdoor brightness.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No13Reviewmacrumors.com/2025/03/07/iphone-16e-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e review explicitly states there is no always-on display. No Pro-only display feature is inherited.

No6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026The Always-On display row is empty for iPhone 17e and filled for iPhone 17

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 20269Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly says notch instead of Dynamic Island.

Notch9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design section describes the display notch.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 186Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch announcement explicitly describes iOS 18 features and power management. Current support OS is not substituted.

iOS 262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026iPhone 17e comes with iOS 26

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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iOS 271Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 27

Chipset

Apple A181Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Apple A191Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Process

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker A18 silicon section explicitly states second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Exact iPhone 16e specification separately proves A18 is fitted. Only its manufacturing node is used. The standard iPhone 16 five-core GPU and other device hardware are not transferred to the four-core-GPU 16e.

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026Advanced 3-nanometer technology

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 16e

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4
4	Efficiency	2.4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.

BApple iPhone 17e

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives core counts and roles, without clock speeds.

Max CPU clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

Apple 4-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Apple 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory: 8 GB. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

8GB11Reviewmacworld.com/article/3097961/iphone-17e-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly states 8 GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM in the public model specification.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

256, 512GB1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

Storage type

NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage expressly identifies NVMe on the tested configuration.

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Memory card

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Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	1/2.55"	0.7	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Single Fusion main camera. The 2x Telephoto is a sensor crop. Generic optical stabilisation is not assumed to be sensor-shift. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB iPhone 16e header identifies its Fusion camera optical format 1/2.55 inch and native pixel pitch 0.7 micrometres. Existing maker aperture and physical lens count remain. No larger iPhone 16 sensor is copied.

BApple iPhone 17e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Only physical cameras count. Sensor crops labelled optical-quality are excluded. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Camera terminology table defines Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Physical camera values come from the current model specifications.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

10×1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Photographic Styles1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording includes slow motion. 4K maximum 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 240 fps.

BApple iPhone 17e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Highest stated capture frame rate for each resolution, including slow motion. Special capture modes and lens restrictions are stated in Video Recording.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Vision1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly lists HEVC, H.264. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: optical image stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation. Sensor-shift is not stated.

OIS, EIS1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Optical image stabilization for video and Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

240fps1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20261080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	1/3.6"	1	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Secondary Camera header publishes optical format 1/3.6 inch and pixel pitch 1.0 micrometre. Existing maker f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus remain. Unqualified 23 mm focal length is not assigned as a proved 35 mm equivalent.

BApple iPhone 17e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Focus Pixels autofocus, resolution and aperture. Undocumented sensor size and focal length removed.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Current front-camera hardware comes from the model spec sheet.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BApple iPhone 17e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera: includes 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, rather than ordinary 60 fps video only.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Speakers / Emissions section of the exact model review explicitly describes the stereo speaker system. Stereo video recording alone is not used as evidence.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram lists USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 band list.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3575 only. Other models from the UK and China pages2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3634.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3634.

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

No2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Mobile and Wireless: sub-6 GHz model, no mmWave band list.6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 20265G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO, no mmWave

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Emergency SOS, Messaging1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance and Find My via satellite

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Wi-Fi 6 table lists 2.4/5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 30 September 2026iPhone model-specific Wi-Fi tables. 17 has 2.4/5/6 GHz. 17e is in the Wi-Fi 6 table with 2.4/5 GHz, not the separate Wi-Fi 7 table.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions/Specifications expressly lists AAC and SBC wireless codecs. No local playback codec is substituted.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly states no Ultra Wideband chip.

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC. Not called dual-frequency, unlike iPhone 17

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide expressly lists supported display-output models and excludes iPhone 16e from the iPhone 16 group. AirPlay screen mirroring is separate from USB-C output.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: Action button only. Camera Control is not present.

Action button1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.

Taptic Engine1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Named in the materials section: 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,005mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity of exact A3409 hardware.

4,005mAh8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet, item 10: rated battery capacity for A3634.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

15.55Wh9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery publishes exact energy capacity. Quoted, not calculated. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Li-ion1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21
Audio playback	90

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery up-to claims for video playback, streaming and audio. Exact UK reference hardware.

BApple iPhone 17e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections expressly names USB-C Power Delivery. No protocol revision is inferred.

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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes using 20 W adapter or higher and USB-C cable. January 2025 preproduction test with drained units, measured from Apple logo.

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher and USB-C cable

Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

7.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life section: Qi charging up to 7.5 W, no MagSafe.

15W1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e Power and Battery section names Qi wireless chargers only. It does not list MagSafe or Qi2. Prior source-note text mentioning those standards described other iPhones and is corrected. Stored qi value is unchanged.

MagSafe, Qi21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. A separate legacy Qi capability claim is not expressly listed on this page.6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi wireless charging

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

No14Reviewifixit.com/News/108430/iphone-16e-teardown-never-before-has-skipping-the-upgrade-made-more-senseRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e teardown shows magnetic-film and CT comparisons. It explicitly states the handset has no MagSafe alignment ring magnets. The value describes handset magnets, not magnetic third-party cases.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide explicitly allows iPhone 15 and later to charge AirPods, Apple Watch and small USB-PD devices, up to 4.5 W. The same guide names iPhone 16e where display support is excluded but gives no reverse-charging exclusion. This is accessory power output, not handset input.

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box lists only iPhone, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) and Documentation

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,338points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

3,606points9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6 single-core on the review unit.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

8,044points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

9,229points9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6 multi-core on the review unit. TechRadar reported 9292 in a separate test, not combined.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

3,330points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics table: ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,432,050points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table: AnTuTu v10 total. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18. iOS implementation differs from Android.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

839nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display measurement grid maximum 839 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not separate 1201 HDR content brightness. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

1,002nits9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Display section: measured peak output 1002 nits. Test window is not published here, so result is not treated as a full-screen sustained figure.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

476Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body explicitly separates 60 Hz panel flicker from 476 Hz PWM dimming frequency. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

80min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life: full charging cycle 80 minutes with 65 W Ugreen 2C1A supply.80% after 46 minutes is a different result. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 41 hours 0 minutes. Standardized EU test.

45h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles, default settings.

1,000cycles8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

B8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

Repairability class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

C8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.48W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact French maker regulatory booklet, page 1, Model No. A3409. Published head SAR 1.48 W/kg, direct head contact and 2 W/kg limit. French/EU value, not a US 1 g result or simultaneous-transmitter sum.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.49W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same exact A3409 booklet publishes body SAR 1.49 W/kg at 0 mm body separation and 2 W/kg limit. Separate limb value 2.61 W/kg under a 4 W/kg limit is not stored as body SAR.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. No older M/T numerical rating is inferred.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone 16e, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Current In the Box list, September 30 2026. Current shipped iOS does not change os_at_launch.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

www.apple.com/iphone-17e1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

www.apple.com/iphone-17e/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact marketed model hardware diagram. Current manual is not used to identify launch operating system.

support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/iosRead 30 September 2026iPhone User Guide. Current iOS edition. Device sections distinguish iPhone models.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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255629713EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2556297_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact registered model is printed in the English fiche. Registration is on page 2.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months. Regulatory support years counted from end of sale are not launch-based support years.

1year8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.