New Delhi : Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e in India, introducing a more affordable addition to the iPhone 16 lineup. Priced at Rs 59,900, the iPhone 16e aims to fill the gap left by the discontinuation of the iPhone SE series, as Apple quietly removed the SE from its official store.
*iPhone 16e: India Price and Pre-Order Details*
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 (approx. Rs 49,500) in the US for the base 128GB variant. In India, the same model is priced at Rs 59,900, making it Rs 20,000 cheaper than the standard iPhone 16, which starts at Rs 79,900.
– *128GB* – Rs 59,900
– *256GB* – Rs 69,900
– *512GB* – Rs 89,900
Pre-orders begin on *February 21, with deliveries starting from **February 28*.
*iPhone 16e: Full Specifications and Features*
*Design and Display*
The iPhone 16e sports a *6.1-inch OLED display* with a notch housing the Face ID system for secure facial recognition. A notable design change is the inclusion of the *Action Button, replacing the traditional mute switch, allowing quick access to features like the camera, Do Not Disturb mode, or custom shortcuts. The device also features a **USB-C port*, aligning with Apple’s transition away from Lightning connectors.
*Performance: Powered by A18 Chip*
Under the hood, the iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple’s *A18 chip*, delivering a significant performance boost over previous models.
– *6-core CPU* — Up to 80% faster than the A13 Bionic.
– *4-core GPU* — Enhanced graphics for gaming and media.
– *16-core Neural Engine* — Six times faster AI processing compared to the A13, enabling features like Apple Intelligence, Genmoji, and deeper ChatGPT integration.
*Camera System*
The iPhone 16e features a *48MP Fusion rear camera*, offering high-resolution imaging with added versatility:
– *2x Telephoto zoom* without loss of quality.
– Shoots *24MP* photos by default, with an option for full *48MP* shots.
– Supports *Portrait mode, **Night mode, and **HDR* for diverse lighting conditions.
For selfies, there’s a *12MP TrueDepth front camera* with autofocus, capable of recording *4K videos* at up to *60fps* with *Dolby Vision* support.
*Battery Life and Connectivity*
Apple claims the iPhone 16e can provide up to *26 hours of video playback. It supports **wireless charging* and introduces *satellite connectivity* features, including:
– *Messages via Satellite*
– *Emergency SOS* (availability in India yet to be confirmed)
– *Crash Detection*, which alerts emergency services in case of severe accidents.
*iPhone 16e: A New Budget Option*
With the discontinuation of the iPhone SE, Apple appears to be positioning the iPhone 16e as the new entry-level model for users seeking premium features at a lower price. Its combination of the A18 chip, 48MP camera, and satellite connectivity makes it a strong contender in the mid-range segment.
