Apple has announced the latest addition to its iPhone 16 lineup, the iPhone 16e, offering premium features in a more accessible price point. Set to be available globally starting February 28, 2025, this device brings a number of key improvements and innovations.
Key Features and Specifications
The iPhone 16e boasts an A18 chip and introduces Apple’s first in-house designed cellular modem, the C1. The device features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and comes equipped with a sophisticated 48MP Fusion camera system that includes an integrated 2x Telephoto capability, effectively providing two cameras in one.
The smartphone introduces the new Action button, offering quick access to various functions and featuring visual intelligence capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence. The device maintains Apple’s commitment to durability with IP68 water and dust resistance and Ceramic Shield protection.
Performance and Intelligence
The A18 chip’s 6-core CPU operates up to 80 percent faster than the A13 Bionic found in iPhone 11. There is also a 16-core Neural Engine optimized for large generative models and integrates seamlessly with Apple Intelligence, offering features like Clean Up tool for images and natural language photo search.
Battery Life and Power
The iPhone 16e sets a new standard for battery longevity, boasting the best battery life ever seen in a 6.1-inch iPhone. Users can expect up to six hours more usage time compared to the iPhone 11 and up to 12 hours longer than all generations of iPhone SE.
iPhone 16e Pricing in the Philippines
For the Philippine market, the iPhone 16e is priced at PHP 39,990 for the 128GB variant, PHP 46,990 for the 256GB variant, and PHP 58,990 for the 512GB model.
Design and Environmental Commitment
The device will be available in two colors – black and white – with various colorful case options. Following Apple’s environmental commitments, the iPhone 16e incorporates over 30 percent recycled content overall, including 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery and 85 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
