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Technical Specifications for iPhone 16e
A comprehensive guide to the technical specifications of the iPhone 16e, including details on the A18 chip, camera system, display, battery life, connectivity, and environmental requirements.
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Quick Guide to iPhone 16e Specifications
This document provides the technical specifications for the iPhone 16e. It covers hardware capabilities, connectivity, environmental conditions, and system requirements. Please note that this is a data sheet and not a comprehensive user manual for operating the device.
Design and Display
The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi. It includes Haptic Touch, True Tone, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The device is constructed with an aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, and glass back.
Performance and Chip
The device is powered by the A18 chip, which includes a 6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores), a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It supports Apple Intelligence features.
Camera System
The iPhone 16e is equipped with a 2-in-1 camera system:
- Main Camera: 48MP Fusion (26 mm, f/1.6 aperture) with optical image stabilization and Hybrid Focus Pixels.
- Telephoto: 12MP 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture) with optical image stabilization.
- TrueDepth Camera: 12MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture, autofocus, and Retina Flash.
Video recording supports 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps, Cinematic video stabilization, and 3D audio recording.
Connectivity and Ports
- Wireless: 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC with reader mode.
- Ports: USB-C connector supporting charging and USB 2 data transfer (up to 480 Mbit/s).
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC.
Battery and Charging
The device features an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It supports fast charging (up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter) and Qi wireless charging. Note that a power adapter is not included in the box.
Environmental and Safety
- Water and Dust Resistance: Rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes).
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C.
- Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 45 °C.
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing).
- Operating Altitude: Tested up to 3,000 m.
System Requirements
To sync the iPhone with a computer, the following is required:
- Mac: macOS Catalina 10.15 or later (using Finder) or macOS High Sierra 10.13 to macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (using iTunes 12.8 or later).
- PC: Windows 10 or later (using iTunes 12.12.10 or later).
Manufacturer information
Apple Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Device is not charging quickly
Ensure you are using a 20W or higher USB-C power adapter. The adapter is sold separately.
Water damage
The IP68 rating is not permanent and may decrease due to normal wear. The warranty does not cover liquid damage.
Storage space is low
You can delete Apple apps or disable Apple Intelligence models to free up space. Apple Intelligence models use approximately 7 GB.
Before use
- Verify you have a compatible USB-C power adapter (not included).
- Ensure you have an active internet connection for setup.
- Check that your computer meets the minimum OS requirements for syncing (macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+).
- Confirm your mobile carrier supports the required 5G/LTE bands.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Qi wireless chargers.
- Requires Apple Account for certain features.
- Syncing requires specific versions of macOS or Windows iTunes.
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