Apple released the iPhone 16e in February 2025; this is an affordable addition to its iPhone 16 lineup that comes with a modern design, powerful hardware, and a starting price of $599.
The iPhone 16e gets rid of thick bezels, home button, and Touch ID of the iPhone SE models. Instead, we have a sleek 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556×1179 pixels. This is a significant upgrade from the 4.7-inch LCD of the 2022 iPhone SE. The front screen is protected by Apple’s Ceramic Shield while the back uses a matte glass finish. Unlike the iPhone 16’s Dynamic Island, the notch here is a static cutout. The phone also replaces the Lightning with USB-C charging port to comply with global standards.
Under the hood, the iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM. It delivers flagship-level performance, powerful enough to handle Apple Intelligence. It also features C1, Apple’s first in-house 5G modem. While it doesn’t support the ultra-fast mmWave 5G found in higher-end models, it uses sub-6 GHz 5G for reliable connectivity and battery efficiency. The iPhone 16e features a single 48MP Fusion camera on the back, doubles as a 2x telephoto lens. You can also find the Action Button which can be programmed to launch the camera, toggle Focus modes, or activate Visual Intelligence.
The iPhone 16e is available in 4 different model numbers: A3212, A3408, A3409, and A3410. They are tailored to different regions and network compatibilities. You can also find many part numbers for each of those model numbers, clarifying differences in storage capacity (128GB, 256GB, 512GB) and color options (Black, White). You can see all the differences in the tables below.
iPhone 16e A3212
| Description | The iPhone 16e A3212 (USA) is designed for the United States and Puerto Rico. This model is eSIM-only; it lacks a physical SIM tray. It’s optimized for U.S. carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. |
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United States, Puerto Rico |
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United States – Factory Unlocked, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
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iPhone 16e A3408
| Description | The iPhone 16e A3408 (Middle East, Mexico, Canada) is made for Canada, Mexico, and select Middle Eastern countries. This variant balances regional 5G band support and includes a nano-SIM tray where eSIM adoption is less prevalent. | |
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Bahrain, Canada, Iraq, Guam, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, USVI |
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| Part Numbers | Canada
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Japan
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iPhone 16e A3409
| Description | The iPhone 16e A3409 (International) covers most global markets including Asia, Africa, and Europe. This variant typically supports a broad range of 5G and LTE bands, with support for dual-eSIM and a physical nano-SIM slot. | |
| Countries & Carriers | Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, BES Islands, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Congo – Kinshasa, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Côte d’Ivoire, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion Islands, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barts, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Martin, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis & Futuna, Zambia, Zimbabwe. | |
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| Part Numbers | United Kingdom
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Singapore, Australia
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iPhone 16e A3410
| Description | The iPhone 16e A3410 is made for China Mainland. It supports physical dual nano-SIM cards and doesn’t feature eSIM. Notably, users can’t use FaceTime Audio and Wi-Fi calling due to regulatory restrictions. |
| Countries & Carriers | China mainland |
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| Part Numbers | China
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