iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence and powered by the A18 chip. 1: Shoot super-high-resolution photos with the 48MP Fusion camera. And with supersized battery life, you have more time to text, browse, and more.
- Built For Apple Intelligence: Personal, private, powerful. Write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. 1:
- A18 Chip. Fast Into The Future: A18 chip powers Apple Intelligence, gaming, and regular iOS updates to keep your iPhone feeling new for years to come.
- Supersized Battery Life: Text, browse, and binge movies and shows with up to 26 hours of video playback2: : the best battery life in a 6.1-inch iPhone.3:
- Cameras: The two-in-one camera system has a 48MP Fusion camera for super-high-resolution photos and an optical-quality 2x Telephoto. Take incredible selfies with the 12MP front camera.
- Durable Design. Brilliant Display: Stunning 6.1-inch display uses OLED technology. Ceramic Shield front—tougher than any smartphone glass.
- Action Button: Quick customizable access to your favorite apps and features, or use visual intelligence to learn about your surroundings.
- Make It Yours: With iOS 18, you can customize your Home Screen and Lock Screen, send messages with text effects, Tapback with any emoji, and more.
- Satellite Features: If you don’t have cell service or Wi-Fi, iPhone can send messages via satellite and contact emergency services. 4:
- Privacy: Use Face ID to securely unlock, sign in, and pay.
Legal
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Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an iOS 18 update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. ↩ ↩
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Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/iphone for more information. ↩
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The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.06 inches (iPhone 16e), 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro), or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less. ↩
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Emergency SOS and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Messages via satellite requires a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. See support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information. Technical specifications Go to apple.com/iphone/compare for a complete set. ↩
FAQs
Here are a few ways to check:
- Ask your current carrier if the device is unlocked and no longer tied to a contract or payment plan.
- If you are buying the device, confirm the unlock status before purchasing.
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Check your device settings:
iPhone: Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock. “No SIM restrictions” usually means the phone is unlocked.
Android: Settings > Connections/Network > Mobile Networks > Network Operators. Turn off “Select automatically” and wait for the list. If multiple networks appear, the phone is likely unlocked.
- Try another SIM: Insert a SIM from a different carrier. If the phone connects, it is unlocked.
If you buy a phone from PureTalk: Your phone includes a physical SIM unless it is eSIM-only. For eSIM-only phones, you will download the eSIM during activation.
If you bring your own phone: eSIM requires a phone compatible with PureTalk eSIM. Check your device on our eSIM page. If your phone is not eSIM compatible, you will need a physical SIM.
If you want to confirm your phone works with PureTalk service, use the Compatibility Checker on our homepage.