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Apple iPhone 16e 128 GB Black (MD1Q4AF/A)

Apple A18 chip in a compact format, with a single 48 MP Fusion camera and an Apple C1 modem. Video battery life up to 26 h; works with eSIM only, without a physical SIM card.

  • Apple A18
  • RAM 8 GB
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • 48 MP Fusion camera, x2 lossless digital telephoto
  • 4K Dolby Vision video
  • Video battery life up to 26 h
  • Apple C1 modem
  • eSIM only, without a physical SIM card
  • USB-C
  • Face ID
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Product overview

The essential iPhone — with the same A18 chip. The Black iPhone 16e runs on the Apple A18 chip, with a 6.1″ Super Retina XDR display and the 48 MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera, all in a premium Apple-designed chassis.

  • Apple A18 chip · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
  • Storage 128 GB · 8 GB of RAM
  • Display 6.1″ Super Retina XDR · OLED · 1,200 nits HDR · True Tone
  • Camera 48 MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera, ƒ/1.6 wide · 2× lossless digital telephoto
  • Video 4K Dolby Vision · Action mode stabilisation
  • Battery life up to 26 hours · MagSafe / USB-C fast charging
  • USB-C (USB 2) · Apple C1 modem · Face ID
  • iOS 18 · Apple Intelligence · Apple Intelligence compatible
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Technical specifications

Technical specifications
ProcessorApple A18 chip — 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Installed RAM8 GB
Graphics card5-core Apple A18 GPU
Weight (kg)167 g
Screen size6.1″ Super Retina XDR · OLED · 1200 nits HDR · True Tone
Built-in webcam48 MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera · 12 MP TrueDepth front
AudioStereo speakers · spatial audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Wireless communicationWi-Fi 6 · 5G sub-6 GHz · eSIM only
ConnectorsUSB-C (USB 2) · Apple C1 modem
Biometric recognitionFace ID
Battery type / battery lifeLithium-ion · up to 26 h of video playback
Technical specifications (continued)
Operating systemApple iOS 18
Dimensions (W x D x H) (mm)14.68 × 7.16 × 0.78 cm
Hard drive128 GB and below
Product colourBlack
Power supply20 W USB-C adapter (sold separately)
Storage typeSSD
TouchscreenYes
With built-in AIYes
Mobile network5G
Smartphone screen size6.0 to 6.4 inches
Camera (main sensor)48 to 64 MP
Warranty1 year

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Frequently asked questions about this product

Does the iPhone 16e take a physical SIM card?
No: it works with eSIM only, with no tray to open. Your line is activated remotely with your operator. So check that it offers eSIM before ordering — that is the first thing to settle.
What is the iPhone 16e's Apple C1 modem?
It is the Apple-designed cellular modem fitted to this model, which handles the 5G sub-6 GHz connection. It is listed among the device's connectors, alongside the USB-C port.
Does the iPhone 16e come with a charger?
No: the 20 W USB-C power adapter is sold separately. Plan to get one if you don't already have one; otherwise, charging will run at the power of your current charger. Any sufficiently powerful USB-C adapter will do.
What battery life is claimed for the iPhone 16e?
Up to 26 hours of video playback — the figure measured is indeed continuous video playback, not a day of mixed use. That is four hours more than the standard iPhone 16, despite an identical size.
The iPhone 16e has only one camera — is that limiting?
Its single sensor is a 48 MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera: its resolution allows a lossless 2x digital telephoto, achieved by cropping the centre of the sensor. You therefore get two useful focal lengths. The front is a 12 MP TrueDepth camera.
What is inside the iPhone 16e's A18 chip?
A 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine for artificial intelligence tasks run on the device. It is the same chip generation as the standard iPhone 16, with 8 GB of RAM.
Does the iPhone 16e film in Dolby Vision?
Yes, 4K Dolby Vision video is supported: dynamic range and colours are recorded frame by frame, giving a far more nuanced result than standard video on a compatible screen.
Is the iPhone 16e's USB-C port fast?
It runs at USB 2 speed: that is fine for charging and routine syncing, but copying tens of gigabytes of video takes patience. The connector remains universal, so you can reuse a laptop charger.
Is the iPhone 16e light?
It weighs 167 g and measures 14.68 × 7.16 × 0.78 cm, with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. It is one of the most compact formats in the range, easy to use one-handed without shifting your grip.
How do you unlock the iPhone 16e?
With Face ID, the facial recognition handled by the 12 MP TrueDepth camera on the front, which is also used for selfies and video calls. Sound comes out through stereo speakers with spatial audio.
Is the iPhone 16e new and under warranty?
Yes, new equipment, with the invoice serving as the warranty document for 1 year. Keep it: it is the document you will be asked for when making a warranty claim.

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