Apple iPhone 16e 

5G SA

 
 

iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence and powered by the A18 chip. Shoot super-high-resolution photos with the 48MP Fusion camera. And with supersized battery life, you have more time to text, browse and more.

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£43.97

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£46.47

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£50.46

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£55.46

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125GB

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£46.47

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£51.47

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125GB

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£50.46

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£52.96

From Apr 2028 bill

£55.46

Monthly cost breakdown:

£14.47 Device + £35.99 Airtime

125GB

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£20.00

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£55.46

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£57.96

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£60.46

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£20.00

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£51.47

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£53.97

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£56.47

Monthly cost breakdown:

£14.47 Device + £37.00 Airtime

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36 month contract

£20.00

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£55.46

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Total monthly cost increasing to:

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£57.96

From Apr 2028 bill

£60.46

Monthly cost breakdown:

£14.47 Device + £40.99 Airtime

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£20.00

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£60.46

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£62.96

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£65.46

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5GB

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£38.47

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£40.97

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£43.47

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£14.47 Device + £24.00 Airtime

5GB

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£20.00

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£42.46

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Total monthly cost increasing to:

From Apr 2027 bill

£44.96

From Apr 2028 bill

£47.46

Monthly cost breakdown:

£14.47 Device + £27.99 Airtime

5GB

ULTIMATE PLAN

-What's this?

36 month contract

£20.00

UPFRONT

+

£47.46

MONTHLY

Total monthly cost increasing to:

From Apr 2027 bill

£49.96

From Apr 2028 bill

£52.46

Monthly cost breakdown:

£14.47 Device + £32.99 Airtime

Features

Tech Specs

48MP

48MP

Camera

Fast-charge capable

Fast-charge capable

Charging Times

5G

5G

Data Connectivity

6.1 inch

6.1 inch

Screen Size


Brand:

Apple

Weight (g):

167g

Processor:

A18 chip

Dimensions (mm):

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8

Resolution:

2532 x 1170

Screen Size (inches):

6.1 inches

What's In The Box:

iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation

Accessibility:

VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Eye Tracking, RTT and TTY support, Closed Captions, Personal Voice, Live Speech, Type to Siri, Vocal Shortcuts, Spoken Content

Internal Storage (GB):

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Operating System (eComm):

iOS 18

Water Resistance (IP Rating):

IP68

Removable battery:

No

Expandable Storage:

No

Facial Recognition:

Yes

Fingerprint Recognition:

No


GPS:

Yes

NFC (eComm):

Yes

Wi-Fi:

No

Dual Sim:

No

FM Radio:

No

Sim Type (Nano etc):

eSIM

Band Type:

5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79), FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71), TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53), UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Bluetooth:

Yes

Fast Charging:

Yes

Charger in box:

No

Wireless Charging (eComm):

Yes

Wi-Fi and 4G Calling:

Yes

Type of Audio Connector:

USB-C

Type Of Charger Connector:

USB-C


Audio:

Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit

Flash:

True Tone flash

Video:

4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60 fps

Rear Camera (MP):

48MP Fusion

Front Camera (MP):

12MP

Music Player:

Yes

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FAQs

iPhone 16e was announced on 19 February 2025, and the official release date was on 28 February 2025. It's available to buy now at O2.

iPhone 16e has arrived and it's better than ever.Dive into the action with the 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display that catches every detail and delivers vibrant colours. Inside its sleek design, iPhone 16e runs on the unstoppable A18 Bionic chip for flagship standard performance. With support for Apple Intelligence, this iPhone ensures a faster, smarter, and more intuitive experience.Looking to capture some seriously epic shots? Enjoy the advanced 48MP Fusion camera, offering better low-light performance and sharper detail. Plus, the crisp integrated 2x Telephoto lens gives you optical quality zoom for a professional edge to your photos.Built for USB-C, charging and connectivity is now more convenient than ever. And, with a IP68 water and dust resistance, it’s built to handle everyday life with ease.iPhone 16e is the perfect upgrade for anyone who wants unstoppable performance and impressive features that hit the mark every time.

Unlock limitless potential with iPhone 16e's Apple Intelligence features. Packed with incredible tools to upgrade your every life, iPhone is now even more powerful.Use tools like Clean Up to easily banish unwanted background elements. Or, use natural language search to find any photo just by using your own description.Image Playground lets you create Genmoji so every interaction is unique. And sharpen your skills with Writing Tools to take your work to the next level. The options are endless with Apple Intelligence.

iPhone 16e brings major upgrades over iPhone SE 3rd Generation, bringing a fresh new design and more powerful features.The newer SE is built with a 6.1-inch OLED Super XDR display replacing the 4.7-inch LCD display on the previous model for a brighter, more immersive experience. Plus, Face ID finally makes its way to the SE lineup, moving away from the home button and Touch ID.Performance gets a serious boost too. The A18 Bionic chip delivers faster speeds and better efficiency, compared to the A15 chip in iPhone SE 3rd Generation. This also means support for Apple Intelligence, making everyday tasks smarter and smoother.Camera system is also a big step up, with a 48MP Fusion camera compared to the previous 12MP, bringing finer details and better performance in low-light conditions. The front camera now has TrueDepth with autofocus for crisp close-up shots, replacing the 7MP fixed-focus camera - perfect for selfies and video calls.iPhone 16e has switched to USB-C instead of Lightning, making charging and connectivity faster and easier. Enjoy a longer battery life too, thanks to the more efficient processing chip.While iPhone SE 3rd Generation still offers solid performance, iPhone 16e brings a flagship experience to the lineup.

Size up with iPhone 16e's immersive 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display. With a beautifully immersive edge-to-edge design and vibrant, true to life colours that bring you closer to the action.

Hit refresh on your everyday style and choose from two classic colours for iPhone 16e: Black or White.

Prepare to become the designated photographer with iPhone 16e. Take captivating shots with the 48MP Fusion camera system. Save every memory in stunningly high definition with an integrated 2x Telephoto lens and optical quality zoom, making every detail shine.

Store all of your files, messages, photos and more securely with iPhone 16e. Available in three massive storage options: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

Get everything you need from iPhone 16e from day to night. Powered by a long-lasting battery that out-performs iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and all previous iPhone SE generations by up to six hours. Speed through workflows, navigate your way to the after work social and enjoy your favourite podcast on the way home – now that's power.

You can browse all of our iPhone 16e deals right here at O2. Just scroll up this page to find our latest Pay Monthly offers. Or, you can build your own customised plan to fit exactly what you're looking for.