Apple256 GB
iPhone 16e
6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone Air
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16e if…
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 7.8 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
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6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only battery can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Display, Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone Air
0.4″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16e
- 6.1″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
BOTH PHONES
Matching native reach.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16e
- No telephoto
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16e26 hours
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16e6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update support
iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16e
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
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USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16e
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16eApple C1
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
iPhone 16e2532 × 1170
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
iPhone 16eNo
iPhone AirYes
Sources
iPhone 16eiPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16e6.1 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
iPhone 16e
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16e21 hours
iPhone Air22 hours
Sources
iPhone 16e
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Height
iPhone 16e146.7 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16e7.8 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16e167 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
iPhone 16e
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16e71.5 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16e
US A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersiPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (26)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Air120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16e
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16e90 hours
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16e1200 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16eUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16e256 GB storage
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Air3000 nits
Sources
iPhone 16e
No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Air0
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16eYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Air20 W
Sources
iPhone 16e
The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
16 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 16e iPhone Air
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score
iPhone 16e: Required display inputs are incomplete.
iPhone Air: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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iPhone 16eiPhone AirWeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
165g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
5.64mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
156.2 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
White
Space Black
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nitsPublished outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120HzAdaptive ProMotion.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
2736 × 1260
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1200 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modules
Sources
1
1
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Optical-quality crop reach
Sources
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 26
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Cellular modemDiffers
Sources
Apple C1
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Not verified
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16e
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Your weighted score71.6 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(71.62 × 1) ÷ 1
DisplayNot scored
Required display inputs are incomplete.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable display specifications.
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery71.6 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 26
74.29 × 65% = 48.29Manufacturer claim.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 48.29 + 23.33 = 71.62
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
AppleClaimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(93.00 × 0 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 1
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Not included in your current weighted score.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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