Apple iPhone 16e 256GB deals

Find the best 256GB deal on the Apple iPhone 16e from 57 options.

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Contract from £31.00 / month

SIM Free from £599.00

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Budget-conscious buyers who want a modern iPhone with Face ID, an OLED display, and Apple Intelligence support without paying flagship prices, and those upgrading from older iPhones or the iPhone SE line.

Most affordable iPhone with Apple Intelligence support, powered by the A18 chip and 8GB RAM
Modern edge-to-edge 6.1-inch OLED display with Face ID, replacing the old SE design entirely
48MP Fusion camera with 2x sensor-crop zoom delivers two focal lengths from one lens

Apple iPhone 16e Contract (54 deals)

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iPhone 16e (Black)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£22.71 / month

£199.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £744.04

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£471.52

Monthly Average Cost:

£744.04 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£22.71 x 24 = £545.04

Total Cost:

£744.04

Upfront Cost:

£199.00

iPhone 16e (White)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£24.79 / month

£149.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£446.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£24.79 x 24 = £594.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£149.00

iPhone 16e (Black)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£28.96 / month

£49.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £744.04

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£396.52

Monthly Average Cost:

£744.04 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£28.96 x 24 = £695.04

Total Cost:

£744.04

Upfront Cost:

£49.00

iPhone 16e (Black)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£29.79 / month

£29.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£386.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£29.79 x 24 = £714.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£29.00

iPhone 16e (White)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£18.54 / month

£299.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£521.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£18.54 x 24 = £444.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£299.00

iPhone 16e (Black)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£24.79 / month

£149.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£446.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£24.79 x 24 = £594.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£149.00

iPhone 16e (Black)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£18.54 / month

£299.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£521.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£18.54 x 24 = £444.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£299.00

iPhone 16e (White)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£29.79 / month

£29.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £743.96

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£386.48

Monthly Average Cost:

£743.96 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£29.79 x 24 = £714.96

Total Cost:

£743.96

Upfront Cost:

£29.00

iPhone 16e (White)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£22.71 / month

£199.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £744.04

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£471.52

Monthly Average Cost:

£744.04 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£22.71 x 24 = £545.04

Total Cost:

£744.04

Upfront Cost:

£199.00

iPhone 16e (White)

Contract Plan for new customers

Data

10GB

Length

Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

£28.96 / month

£49.00 upfront

Avg monthly cost: £31.00

Total cost: £744.04

Go To Deal

Sold by Mozillion

Cost breakdown

Cashback:

£0.00

Contract Length:

24 months

First Year Cost:

£396.52

Monthly Average Cost:

£744.04 ÷ 24 = £31.00

Monthly Cost:

£28.96 x 24 = £695.04

Total Cost:

£744.04

Upfront Cost:

£49.00

Apple iPhone 16e Deals - April 2026

Compare 54 contract deals and 3 SIM-free offers for the Apple iPhone 16e from UK retailers.

The best Apple iPhone 16e contract deal starts from £22.71/month with Mozillion.

Over 24 months, the cheapest contract totals £744.04. Buying SIM-free at £599.00 plus a comparable SIM-only deal (~£8.00/mo for 15GB) totals £791.00 — making the contract £46.96 cheaper overall.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16e SIM-free from £599.00 at Amazon.

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About the Apple iPhone 16e

The Apple iPhone 16e brings the modern iPhone experience to a more accessible price point, replacing the iPhone SE line with a device that finally leaves the old design behind. Gone are the chunky bezels and Touch ID home button, replaced by a 6.1-inch edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR OLED display with Face ID. Powered by the same A18 chip found in the iPhone 16 with 8GB of RAM, it is the most affordable iPhone to support Apple Intelligence, unlocking writing tools, image generation, smart summaries, and an enhanced Siri. The 48MP Fusion camera delivers impressive results with sensor-crop 2x zoom, effectively giving you two focal lengths from a single lens. Apple's custom C1 modem debuts here, delivering improved cellular efficiency and battery life of up to 26 hours of video playback, a dramatic improvement over the iPhone SE 3. USB-C replaces Lightning, and the Action Button adds quick-access customisation. Starting at $599 for 128GB, the iPhone 16e is the smartest entry point into the Apple ecosystem for anyone who wants a modern design, capable performance, and full access to Apple's AI features without stretching to flagship pricing.

Available Networks

iD Mobile from £18.99/mo Vodafone from £13.00/mo EE from £12.54/mo O2 from £24.00/mo

Apple iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 — Key Differences

Feature	Apple iPhone 16e	Apple iPhone 16
Display	6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz refresh rate	6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz refresh rate with Dynamic Island
Chipset	A18 chip (4-core GPU)	A18 chip (5-core GPU)
Camera system	Single 48MP Fusion (no ultrawide)	Dual 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide with macro
Battery	4,005 mAh — up to 26 hours video	3,561 mAh — up to 22 hours video
MagSafe	No MagSafe, Qi wireless charging only	MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
Front camera	12MP TrueDepth	12MP TrueDepth with Photonic Engine
SIM-free price	From £599.00	From £584.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16e worth buying?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 16e is an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a modern iPhone. It delivers Face ID, an OLED display, the A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support, and a capable 48MP camera at $599. It is particularly good value for those upgrading from an older iPhone or switching from Android.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e support Apple Intelligence?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 16e fully supports Apple Intelligence thanks to its A18 chip and 8GB of RAM. This includes writing tools, image generation, notification summaries, enhanced Siri capabilities, and other AI-powered features. It is the most affordable iPhone with Apple Intelligence support.

How good is the Apple iPhone 16e camera?

The Apple iPhone 16e has a single 48MP Fusion camera that performs well above its price point. It supports sensor-crop 2x zoom, giving you optical-quality telephoto shots from one lens. The 12MP front camera is also a significant upgrade. However, it lacks an ultrawide lens, so there is no macro mode or ultra-wide-angle photography.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e have MagSafe?

No, the Apple iPhone 16e supports standard Qi wireless charging but does not include MagSafe magnets. This means wireless charging will be slower than on the iPhone 16, and magnetic accessories will not snap into place without a MagSafe-compatible case.

What is the difference between the Apple iPhone 16e and iPhone SE 3?

The Apple iPhone 16e is a massive upgrade over the iPhone SE 3. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display (vs 4.7-inch LCD), Face ID (vs Touch ID), the A18 chip (vs A15 Bionic), 8GB RAM (vs 4GB), a 48MP camera (vs 12MP), USB-C (vs Lightning), double the base storage at 128GB, and up to 26 hours of battery life compared to just 15 hours.

Does the Apple iPhone 16e have 5G?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 16e supports sub-6GHz 5G connectivity through Apple's custom C1 modem. However, it does not support mmWave 5G, which offers faster speeds in dense urban areas. For most users in the UK, sub-6GHz 5G provides excellent coverage and speeds.

Apple iPhone 16e Specifications

General

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8

Weight

167 g

SIM

· Nano-SIM +

Operating System

iOS 18.3.1, up to iOS 26.3

Colours

White Black

Radio

Body

Black, White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera

48 , f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

Primary Camera Video

4K@24/25/30/60fs, 1080@25/30/60/120/240fs, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.

Second Camera

48 , f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

Third Camera

48 , f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

Primary Selfie Camera

12 , f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@24/25/30/60fs, 1080@25/30/60/120fs, HDR

Display

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)

Display Size

6.1

Display Resolution

1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Display Protection

Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Apple A18

GPU

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

CPU

Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)

Memory Card Slot

Internal Storage

128GB 256GB 512GB

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

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

5G

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

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

Battery

4005

Charging

Wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)

Other

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer