iPhone 16e has an incredible design — inside and out — and is available in an elegant black or white finish. Made from durable aerospace‑grade aluminum, the enclosure on iPhone 16e is built to go the distance .
Tougher than any smartphone glass
- The front of iPhone 16e is protected by Ceramic Shield, which is tougher than any smartphone glass and ready to handle all of those real‑life situations.
- iPhone 16e is resistant to splashes, water, and dust.
A fast track to your favorite feature
With a press you can use visual intelligence, call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.
One. For all
iPhone 16e has USB‑C, a port for charging and connecting other Apple devices and a wide variety of accessories.
Put your best face forward
Use Face ID to securely unlock, sign in to apps, and pay with just a glance.
Colors? We’ve got you covered
Choose from two timeless colors. Accessorize with gorgeous cases. It’s one beautiful and stylish iPhone that goes with everything
The unveiling of the iPhone 16e did not have a whole lot of details showcased for Apple’s C1, the company’s first in-house 5G modem that the company claims is the most power-efficient baseband chip to have ever found its place in an iPhone. Unfortunately, the presentation lacked any technical details, meaning that we would have to wait a while to learn more about it. Luckily, we have stumbled upon some interesting information, which states that the C1 is mass produced using a combination of TSMC 4nm and 7nm technologies.
According to Reuters, Johny Srouji, the Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at the tech giant, stated in an interview that the C1 is mass produced using TSMC’s 4nm process, in contrast to Apple’s A18, which powers the iPhone 16e and was created using the company’s second-generation 3nm process, also known as 3nm “N3E.” Regarding the transceiver, 7nm technology is used in its construction. If you’re asking why Apple didn’t use the more sophisticated 3nm N3E node like it does for its other silicon, the answer probably lies in cost.
After all, the C1 was designed to lessen the cost of all the components and help bring down the price of the iPhone 16e, which starts at $599, in addition to giving Apple more control over the hardware and software. The device’s initial cost might have been greater if the California-based behemoth had been forced to rely on Qualcomm or employ the 3nm process for the C1. Apple made a concession, though, even though they claimed that the in-house 5G modem provides improved efficiency that enables the iPhone 16e to display better battery life than the original iPhone 16 or any other 6.1-inch iPhone.
