The Apple iPhone 16e is Apple’s entry-level compact smartphone, bringing flaghip-grade performance and modern features to a lower price point. Featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display protected by Ceramic Shield glass, it is driven by the 3nm Apple A18 processor with 8GB of RAM, enabling full Apple Intelligence software capabilities. Equipped with a single 48MP Fusion camera supporting 2x optical-quality telephoto crop, IP68 water resistance, an Action Button, Face ID biometrics, and a 4,005 mAh battery with fast wired charging, it serves as the modern spiritual successor to the iPhone SE line.
Apple iPhone 16e Price and Availability
The Apple iPhone 16e officially launched in the Philippines on February 28, 2025 (following its global announcement on February 20, 2025). In the local market, official retail pricing starts at ₱39,990.00 for the 128GB base storage configuration, ₱46,990.00 for the 256GB model, and ₱58,990.00 for the top-tier 512GB variant. The device is widely available nationwide across official Apple Authorized Resellers (including Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box, and Digimap), telecom carriers (Smart and Globe postpaid plans), and online flagships via Shopee, Lazada, and the official Apple Philippines Store.
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Brand Apple Model iPhone 16e Launch Date February 20, 2025 Release Date February 28, 2025 Status Available Price ₱39,990 Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm Weight 167 g Build Material Ceramic Shield front, Aerospace-grade Aluminum frame, Glass back (Matte finish) Water & Dust Resistance Dust-tight and continuous underwater submersion (up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP Rating IP68 SIM Type Dual eSIM (stores 8 or more; 2 active) or eSIM + Physical Nano-SIM (Global variation) Colors Black, White Screen Size 6.1-inch Display Type Super Retina XDR OLED Resolution 2532 x 1170 pixels Refresh Rate 60Hz Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 460 PPI Brightness 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (Peak HDR) Protection Ceramic Shield (2025 generation) Chipset Apple A18 (3nm) CPU 6-core (2 performance, 4 efficiency) GPU 4-core Apple GPU RAM Options 8GB (standardized for Apple Intelligence)
Internal Storage Options 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Expandable Storage No Operating System iOS 18 (Upgradable to iOS 19/20) UI / Skin Apple Standard UI Special Features Apple Intelligence (Siri with onscreen awareness, Writing Tools, Image Playground), Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite. Main Camera 48MP Fusion (f/1.6, 26mm, OIS, 100% Focus Pixels)
Secondary Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto (via 48MP sensor crop, f/1.6)
Features Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night Mode, Portrait mode with Depth Control Video Recording 4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60 fps, Cinematic stabilization
Front Camera 12MP TrueDepth (f/1.9) Front Camera Features Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Animoji/Memoji, Night Mode, Smart HDR 5 Front Video Recording 4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60 fps Speakers Stereo Speakers Audio Features Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos®, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum mic modes
3.5mm Jack No Video Formats Supported HEVC, H.264, AV1 (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG)
Network 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, 4G, 3G Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 GPS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC NFC Yes (with reader mode) IR Blaster No USB USB-C 2.0 (Up to 480Mb/s) Fingerprint Sensor No Face Unlock Face ID (Enabled by TrueDepth camera) Sensors Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity, Dual ambient light sensors Battery Capacity 4,005 mAh (Video playback up to 26 hours) Charging Type Wired & Wireless (Qi/MagSafe)
Charging Speed 20W or higher (50% charge in 30 mins); supports up to 27W Wireless Charging 7.5W (Qi) / MagSafe (Specific support varies by regional case) Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Powered by the flagship 3nm Apple A18 processor with 8GB RAM, enabling full Apple Intelligence features.
- Affordable entry price into the modern iPhone ecosystem starting at ₱39,990.
- 4,005 mAh battery capacity providing excellent all-day battery endurance.
- Full IP68 water/dust protection, Ceramic Shield display glass, and Action Button inclusion.
- High-quality 48MP main camera with 4K Dolby Vision video recording.
- Cons:
- Screen refresh rate is capped at standard 60Hz.
- Single rear camera setup (lacks dedicated Ultrawide or Telephoto lenses).
- USB Type-C port data transfer is limited to USB 2.0 speed.
- Lacks MagSafe wireless fast charging support (restricted to standard 7.5W Qi wireless).
