There is a new iPhone in the building. The iPhone 16e brings Apple’s latest hardware and software to a more affordable tier while keeping key features like Apple Intelligence and Face ID. It shares a design with the iPhone 14 but has a single rear camera and Apple’s new in-house modem. Here’s a quick look at its core specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167g |
| Build | Glass front & back, aluminum frame |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 1170 x 2532 px |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB (NVMe) |
| Main Camera | 48MP (f/1.6, PDAF, OIS), 2x lossless zoom |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/1.9) + SL 3D sensor |
| Battery | Li-Ion, wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
| OS | iOS 18 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Colours | Black, White |
Pre-orders start on February 21, with a release date set for February 28. Pricing is as follows:
- 128GB: $599 (approximately KSh77,300)
- 256GB: $699 (approximately KSh90,200)
- 512GB: $899 (approximately KSh116,000)
Please note that these conversions are based on an exchange rate of 1 USD = 129 KES.
