iPhone 16e Now Available for Pre-Order Ahead of February 28 Launch

[MacRumors]

Apple is now accepting orders for the new iPhone 16e through its online storefront and through the Apple Store app. The ‌Apple Store‌ app is often the quickest way to get a pre-order in as typically comes online ahead of the website.

Pre-orders are being accepted in more than 59 countries and regions around the world. Pricing on the ‌iPhone 16e‌ starts at $599 in the United States. The device is available in white or black, and comes in 128GB, 256GB ($699), and 512GB ($899) storage capacities. Apple is also promoting carrier deals from AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US.

The iPhone 16e features a larger 6.1-inch OLED display, replacing the iPhone SE's 4.7-inch LCD. It has a notch for Face ID, marking the end of Touch ID on Apple's iPhone lineup.

Powered by the A18 chip, the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence features like notification summaries and Genmoji. It has a 6-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and a 4-core GPU, whereas the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have a 5-core GPU.

Apple's custom C1 5G modem replaces Qualcomm's, improving power efficiency. Apple claims it offers the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone, with up to 26 hours of video playback, compared to 22 hours on the iPhone 16.

The device features a single 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x "optical-quality" Telephoto option and a 12MP front camera with autofocus.

Other features include an Action button with Visual Intelligence, USB-C, a Ceramic Shield front, IP68 water resistance, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3. However, it lacks MagSafe and the Camera Control button found on other iPhone 16 models.

In the US, it has no physical SIM slot, but it remains available in other countries. It also supports Apple's satellite features, including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My, with availability varying by region.

Customers who pre-order an ‌iPhone 16e‌ can expect to begin receiving their new devices on Friday, February 28, which is the official ‌iPhone 16e‌ launch date.

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[KPOM]

Nice. It will be interesting to see how this sells compared to the old iPhone SE and 14 that it replaces.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I ordered the white 128GB model. I think I will use it as my new work phone and use it naked.

 

[dumastudetto]

Ordered iPhone 16e 512GB Black.

Phew! Feb 28 delivery.

 

[John_Blackthorne]

I wonder if they figured out how to make bokeh with one lens. What was it, the Xs? The one with one camera that had kinda crummy portrait shots?

 

[menist]

There's no more $30 charge for the Unlocked model.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Enjoy your new iPhones! I hope they are all that you hope they will be.

 

[Aeronauts]

It will be interesting to see if they give the 16e a prominent position in their retail stores.

 

[iToph]

Im tempted to switch from the 16 pro max. I’d like to use a smaller iPhone, barely make photos. Only thing keeping me is the ridiculous 60hz display. Apple Wtf we’re in 2025 bro

 

[lkrupp]

Waiting for C1-gate to arrive. You know it’s coming. It’s inevitable.

 

[JosephAW]

I suppose the EU is going to force Apple to provide a SIM slot, the American version supports the Dual eSIM configuration only, no physical slot.

 

[thefrost]

Can't wait to see how the C1 performs.

 

[menist]

Waiting for C1-gate to arrive. You know it’s coming. It’s inevitable.

Yup, it won’t be saving battery if it’s constantly loosing connection, searching for network, or buffering videos etc. we saw this with the intel modem years back!

Hopefully Apple fixed those issues.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yup, it won’t be saving battery if it’s constantly loosing connection, searching for network, or buffering videos etc. we saw this with the intel modem years back!

Hopefully Apple fixed those issues.

As long as I can connect to MR....

 

[mondaiguy]

Not gonna buy a giant underpowered phone. I'll stick with my SE.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Not gonna buy a giant underpowered phone. I'll stick with my SE.

It has a lot more power and ability than the SE you are using. I can understand wanting to keep a small phone but, using underpowered as a talking-point when you are using an underpowered phone makes no sense.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Not gonna buy a giant underpowered phone. I'll stick with my SE.

So you prefer smaller underpowered phones?

 

[mondaiguy]

It has a lot more power and ability than the SE you are using. I can understand wanting to keep a small phone but, using underpowered as a talking-point when you are using an underpowered phone makes no sense.

My point was because it's all about size for me, I'd buy one of the other iPhones over the 16e if I was switching, which have higher tech mostly, except for the modem. Battery life is not the most important thing to me, I'm used to always charging my phone. Ever used an SE on iOS 18? lol. iOS 18 drains the SE's battery like it's nothing. So I use an SE with iOS 17. I also have a backup unopened SE.

What I'd like to see is people who swear by the bigger phones (especially if anyone has small hands), try using an SE for a few weeks and see how you feel going back to the biggies.

 

[youteonduty]

what were they thinking, would love to be part of those conversations, this is a waste of resources to be honest

 

[uiop.]

Im tempted to switch from the 16 pro max. I’d like to use a smaller iPhone, barely make photos. Only thing keeping me is the ridiculous 60hz display. Apple Wtf we’re in 2025 bro

Don't do it. I went from 15 Pro to 16 regular for three months before finally caving and swapping back to a 16 Pro. Couldn't get used to the lack of ProMotion and AOD.

 

[dumastudetto]

Not gonna buy a giant underpowered phone. I'll stick with my SE.

iPhone 16e is one of the most powerful smartphones on the planet.

 

[Expos of 1969]

I ordered the white 128GB model. I think I will use it as my new work phone and use it naked.

Please do not post a photo or video

 

[tubular]

I ordered the white 128GB model. I think I will use it as my new work phone and use it naked.

I will probably pick up the white 256 model, although I am generally not naked when I work.

 

[cwwilson]

Can't wait to see the sales figures on this model. I reckon it'll outsell every "mini" iPhone that the vocal minority swears they were gonna buy but never did.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I will probably pick up the white 256 model, although I am generally not naked when I work.

The people at work now wear blinders. There is not as much violent screaming coming from unknown places as there used to be.

I have never had a white phone before. Looking forward to something new and different.