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iPhone 16e

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Watch Series 12 42mm

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Retail price starting at: $599.99

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Key differences

Screen

5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31

Aluminum, Titanium: 42 x 37 x 9.7 Ceramic: 43 x 37 x 9.85

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Display

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Battery

Up to 26 hours

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Processor

Chipset A18 chip New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores New 4‑core GPU New 16‑core Neural Engine

Chipset S11 chip with 64-bit dual-core processor

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Color

Black

White

Black Aluminum Black Sport Band M-L

Black Aluminum Black Sport Band S-M

Dark Bronze Aluminum Dark Bronze Milanese Loop

Dark Bronze Aluminum Olive Sport Band M-L

Dark Bronze Aluminum Olive Sport Band S-M

Light Gold Aluminum Sand Sport Band M-L

Light Gold Aluminum Sand Sport Band S-M

Natural Titanium Natural Milanese Loop

Natural Titanium Navy Blue Sport Band M-L

Natural Titanium Navy Blue Sport Band S-M

Radiant Gold Titanium Burgundy Sport Band M-L

Radiant Gold Titanium Burgundy Sport Band S-M

Radiant Gold Titanium Radiant Gold Milanese Loop

Space Gray Aluminum Navy Blue Sport Band M-L

Space Gray Aluminum Navy Blue Sport Band S-M

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31

Size (inches)

Aluminum, Titanium: 42 x 37 x 9.7

Ceramic: 43 x 37 x 9.85

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Camera & video

Aperture

48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

iOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Learn more about Apple Pay

Learn more about Apple Cash

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, or use type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Learn more about Siri

Siri

The next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around you, integrated into your apps, and built with privacy.

Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI — an entirely new version of Siri that’s more personal, conversational, and powerful, along with helpful features across apps.

watchOS

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Wireless technology

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79

5G (U.S. and other countries)*

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71

4G LTE

Bands 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, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Video calling

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi

Audio calling

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Wi-Fi calling

Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi capability

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC)

With reader mode

Bluetooth technology

5.3

Bluetooth technology

v5.3

SIM type

Dual SIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

iPhone 16e uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).

Learn more about eSIM

Learn more about traveling with eSIM

SIM type

Electronic SIM

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

NumberSync Capable

Required to use smartwatch over cellular; rate plan required

Apps

Web browser

Safari

Workout

Improved Workout app with new metrics, new views, and advanced ways to train.

Advanced safety features

Emergency SOS

International emergency calling

Fall Detection

Crash Detection

Last Emergency Call Availability Waypoint

Flashlight

Backtrack

Noise monitoring

ECG

Generates an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.

Heart Rate

The most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, Series 12 now measures HRV as often as every five minutes for insights on stress and recovery, and takes background heart rate readings every five seconds.

Sensors

Face ID

Barometer

High dynamic range gyro

High-g accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Dual ambient light sensors

Sensors

Health Sensing System: third-generation electrical heart sensor, always-on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, and temperature sensor

Compass

Always-on altimeter

High-g accelerometer

High dynamic range gyroscope

Ambient light sensor

Depth gauge to 6 meters

Water temperature sensor

Temperature sensor

Yes

Messaging & email

Music

Accessibility

Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple Watch Series 12 42mm

iPhone 16e

Watch Series 12 42mm

Key differences

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Aperture

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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