Apple iPhone 16e Performance, RAM & Charging Speeds Uncovered in a Report

The iPhone 16e is still in the pre-order phase, meaning its full specifications remain a mystery—except for the features Apple recently revealed. However, despite strict embargos, someone has managed to benchmark the device, revealing key hardware details.

Although the iPhone 16e isn’t set to officially launch until February 28, tech enthusiasts at MySmartPrice have already spotted it on a benchmark listing. Without hesitation, they shared insights into the phone’s performance and specifications, including some details Apple has yet to confirm.

One of the key takeaways is its graphics performance downgrade. The A18 chip powering the iPhone 16e has one fewer GPU core compared to the standard iPhone 16, leading to a 15% reduction in graphics performance. This places the iPhone 16e at the lower end of the iPhone 16 lineup in terms of raw power.

However, there’s a silver lining. Thanks to years of incremental improvements, the A18 chip remains powerful enough to deliver a smooth experience for everyday tasks. Despite the reduction in GPU power, users can still expect a flagship-level performance.

The Geekbench listing also confirms several key hardware details, including 8GB of RAM, the Apple A18 SoC, and iOS 18.3. The RAM upgrade is particularly significant because Apple Intelligence requires higher memory capacity. This suggests that AI-driven features and Siri’s local app integration will run natively on the iPhone 16e—at least for basic tasks.

Another big reveal comes from a Chinese regulatory filing, confirming that the iPhone 16e supports 29W fast charging. Combined with its efficient hardware, this makes the device surprisingly power-efficient despite sharing the same size as the iPhone 14.

Apple claims the iPhone 16e will last six hours longer than the iPhone 11 and 12 hours longer than the iPhone SE. However, the exact battery capacity remains unknown until the phone hits the market. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to launch!