6.1"60Hz screen
4005mAh20W charging
48MP1 rear cameras
A188GB RAM
Full specs
| Price now | £599 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | £599 |
| Released | February 2025 |
| Screen | 6.1" |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Chip | A18 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage (base) | 128GB |
| Main camera | 48MP |
| Rear cameras | 1 |
| Battery | 4005mAh |
| Charging | 20W |
| Weight | 167g |
| 5G | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Physical SIM slot | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| OS updates promised | No fixed promise |
Replaced by 17e. No reliable current UK price found. Battery/RAM from GSMArena https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_16e-13395.php . chargeW for Apple = adapter wattage Apple quotes for its fast-charge claim, not a measured peak.
eSIM and travel
The iPhone 16e supports eSIM alongside a normal SIM card, so you can add a travel eSIM and keep your UK number. Find a travel eSIM.
Real cost over 2 years
£719.00
Buy it outright at £599, plus Lyca Mobile 30GB SIM-only (£5/month, the cheapest 15GB+ plan we track) for 24 months. That's usually cheaper than a phone contract.
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