Apple's most affordable—iPhone 16e—now available for pre-order: Check offers
What's the story
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for its latest and most budget-friendly smartphone yet, the iPhone 16e.
The device, which was expected to arrive as iPhone SE 4, is now part of the iPhone 16 series.
It is powered by an A18 chip and boasts Apple Intelligence features, Face ID, Apple's first modem, and wireless charging.
The iPhone 16e costs ₹59,900 for the base 128GB storage variant. The 256GB version costs ₹69,900, while the 512GB storage option is priced at ₹89,900.
Pricing details
iPhone 16e: Pre-order details and offers
Customers can order the iPhone 16e from both online and offline Apple Stores, and authorized third-party retailers such as Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Croma etc.
Apple is also providing a cashback of up to ₹4,000 on purchases made from its online store using American Express, ICICI Bank or Axis Bank cards.
The is also offering no-cost EMI options, an exchange value of up to ₹76,500 for eligible smartphones, and three-month free subscription of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.
Tech specs
iPhone 16e: A closer look at its features and specifications
The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with Ceramic Shield front cover and glass back with matte finish. It comes in black and white color shades.
It runs on Apple's latest-generation A18 chip, which is up to 80% faster than the A13 Bionic chip on iPhone 11.
The phone has a single 48MP Fusion camera which allows 2x zooom shots. It can record in 4K with Dolby Vision at up to 60fps.
User experience
Innovative features and enhanced user experience
The iPhone 16e also comes with Apple's satellite capabilities, allowing Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My capabilities even beyond cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
It is designed for Apple Intelligence, the company's intuitive personal AI system.
The device provides capabilities such as Clean Up in Photos powered by Apple Intelligence that lets you remove distractions from an image.