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Apple iPhone 16e

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.1 inches

ChipsetApple A18 (3 nm)

FCC IDBCG-E8725A

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FCC ID BCG-E8725A · released 2025-02-25.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.20 W/kg75% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.20 W/kg75% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.20 W/kg75% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.50 W/kg94% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.40 W/kg87% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	BCG-E8725A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 16e SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 16e head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone 16e body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 16e
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	February 19, 2025
Status	Available. Released 2025, February 28
Model Names	A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5

Display

Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size	6.1 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
Protection	Ceramic Shield glass

Camera

Main Camera	Single Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7m, PDAF, OIS
Main Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0m, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Charging	Wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 18.3.1
Chipset	Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-25.7 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight	167 g (5.89 oz)
Colors	Black, White
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3212, A3408 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3409 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3410
5G Network	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3212, A3408 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3409 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3410