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As announced by Tim Cook last week we finally had the launch of the iPhone 16e, which was previously being called iPhone SE 4. The device is inspired by the iPhone 14, but with successes from other generations. Meet the new iPhone right now. 1x6e4d
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Aesthetically, the iPhone 16e the iPhone 14. It has a notch (also called a notch), where the sensor is housed. FaceID (facial recognition technology) Apple ) and the front camera. The model now only has FaceID as recognition, since the button was left aside in favor of design. In other words: no TouchID over here.
O new entry-level iPhone It will be available on the market in two colors: in addition to the traditional black, it will also be available in white. The company has remained intimate with the colors and there are only two options for those who want to purchase their new smartphone.
About the resistance of the device, the iPhone 16e It also has IP68 certification to prevent damage in the event of accidents, ensuring its operation even with dust ingress and up to 1,5 meters deep in water. Another detail is the action button instead of the silent mode button, which makes the device more usable in everyday life.
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Another big change from the iPhone SE 2022 is its screen, which was previously a 4,7-inch LCD and has now been upgraded to a 6,1-inch OLED screen, delivering more vivid black tones. The new cheap iPhone offers 2532 × 1170 pixel resolution (FHD+), 800 nits peak brightness and 60Hz refresh rate, the same as the iPhone 14 simpler.
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The big surprise of iPhone 16e arrives with its processor: the Apple chose to put the chip A18present in iPhone 16, to allow it to have the ability to run features of the Apple Intelligence, the company's intelligence platform Cupertino.
O A18 stands out for having a second-generation three-nanometer architecture and a six-core U — four for performance and two for energy efficiency —, larger than that seen on the chip Pro A17 two iPhone 15 Pro e iPhone 15 Pro Max. Now about the GPU, compared to the video card present on the chip A16 Bionic, the graphics performance gain is 40%.
Still compared to the chip A16 Bionicpresent in iPhone 15 standard, the A18 delivers 30% greater performance. When compared to the iPhone 12 traditional, which has the chip A14 Bionic, the U performance gain is 60%. iPhone 16e is also 80% faster than the iPhone 11 of 2019.
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Due to its processor, the Apple confirmed at today's event that the new iPhone 16e will have for the Apple Intelligence, bringing a smarter Siri, better gallery organization and even notification summary.
It is quite true that the Apple Intelligence is getting more complete little by little and as the updates of the iOS 18 are being launched. In the launch video of the iPhone 16e, it was confirmed that the Apple Intelligence will gain for the Portuguese language and will also arrive in Brazil in April 2025.
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Another specification inherited from iPhone 14 is the battery: the new iPhone 16e comes with a 3279 mAh battery. The Apple mentioned that this model s up to 26 hours of video playback and up to 80 hours of audio playback. Let's wait for the practical tests to know if this will really happen with the iPhone 16e.
The smartphone's update is also in the charging input: the company chose to maintain the USB-C standard instead of lightning present in the 2022 version. Something that also complies with European Union law that all mobile devices must have USB-C as a charging input in order to be marketed.
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A Apple chose to follow the pattern and put 128 GB Internal Storage basis for your iPhone 16e, a decision that may prove to be bad and even considered little depending on how the smartphone will be used. Still, it will be possible to buy options with 256 GB and 512 GB of internal storage.
All three variants of the device are supposedly equipped with 8 GB of RAM, which should be enough to run all artificial intelligence activities and which should require an internet connection. So, we are left with the following models:
- 128GB + 8GB RAM;
- 256GB + 8GB RAM;
- 512GB + 8GB RAM.
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Another novelty is the possibility of iPhone 16e connect with 5G networks and Wi-Fi networks 5. About mobile networks, the Apple developed its first C1 5G modem, which should also be seen in future iPhones launched this year. Rumors suggest that this choice was made to reduce the company's dependence on Qualcomm, which manufactured modems, even though the chips that run the other features of the device were developed by Apple .
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Closing the details of the new iPhone 16e, the model continues to have only one main camera. However, instead of continuing with the 12 MP of the iPhone SE 2022, Apple included a 48 MP rear lens with for up to 2x zoom, without loss of quality, to take photos and also record videos in 4K Dolby Vision resolution at up to 60 fps. The device also has a slow motion with 1080p resolution at up to 240 fps. The selfie lens will be the same as the iPhone 16, with 12 MP.
It's important to that the company has done work to improve computational photography, confirming that the capture of skin tones of non-white people is improved.
In addition to all this, new features in the mode were also announced. Photographic Styles da Apple , which will now offer better representation of skin tone, making portraits and selfies more accurate and natural-looking. Wind reduction in video calls and videos will be present for content recorded with the front camera, something interesting for those who work in content production.
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Although now I have the FaceID, a more expensive technology, the Apple chose to maintain the price of iPhone 16e starting at $599 in the US and Europe. In the United States, pre-sales begin this Friday (21) and deliveries begin on February 28.
In Brazil, the pre-order on Apple website starts on February 28th, however, without a scheduled date of arrival on the market and delivery to the confirmed until the closing of this article. Check out the iPhone 16e prices in Brazil:
- 128 GB: BRL 5.799
- 256 GB: BRL 6.599
- 512 GB: BRL 8.099
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Technical specifications 292m5w
| Córdoba | iPhone 16e |
| Brand | Apple |
| Fabric | HD retina Super Retina XDR OLED 6,1-inch 2532 × 1170 pixel resolution (FHD+) True tone Wide color tone (P3) tactile response Max brightness 800 nits (typical) Fingerprint and oil resistant coating Screen Zoom reachability |
| Capacity | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
| Weight | 144 g |
| Electrical | IP68 (water, splash and dust) Up to 1,5 meters deep in water |
| chip | A18 (same processor as iPhone 16) |
| Cameras | 48 MP (wide-angle) rear camera Dual LED dual tone flash, HDR, panorama Video recording in 4K Dolby Vision resolution at up to 60 fps Slow motion with 1080p resolution at up to 240 fps 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ SL 3D front camera Depth/biometric sensor HDR |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual band Access point Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS positioning NFC USB Type C |
| Standard | FaceID Barometer three axis gyroscope Accelerometer Proximity sensor ambient light sensor |
| Audio | ed formats: AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Stereo sound playback configurable maximum volume limit |
| Battery | Video Playback: Up to 20 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours Fast recharge compatible: Recharge up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20W or higher power adapter (sold separately) Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Wireless charging (works with standard Qi chargers) Recharge via computer USB or power adapter |
| Price | 128 GB: BRL 5.799 256 GB: BRL 6.599 512 GB: BRL 8.099 |
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With information: Apple .
Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 19 / 02 / 2025.
