Apple iPhone 16e SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 16e (FCC ID BCG-E8725A) are
1.20 W/kg at the head and
1.20 W/kg when worn on the body.
The hotspot/Airplay SAR level is 1.20 W/kg.
Simultaneous transmission SAR values (cellular + Wi-Fi) include:
1.55 W/kg at the head,
1.50 W/kg on the body,
and 1.40 W/kg when used as a hotspot.
SAR Ranking
Specifications
โน๏ธ General
- โน๏ธ Phone: Apple iPhone 16e
- โน๏ธ Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- โน๏ธ Announced: February 19, 2025
- โน๏ธ Status: Available. Released 2025, February 28
- โน๏ธ Price: $โ599.99 / ยฃโ599.00 / โฌโ699.00
- โน๏ธ Model Names: A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5
- โน๏ธ General Review:
๐ฑ Display
- ๐ฑ Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
- ๐ฑ Size: 6.1 inches, 91.4 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio)
- ๐ฑ Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
- ๐ฑ Protection: Ceramic Shield glass
- ๐ฑ Features:
- ๐ฑ Display Test:
- ๐ฑ Display Review:
๐ท Camera
- ๐ท Main Camera: Single Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7m, PDAF, OIS
- ๐ท Main Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
- ๐ท Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
- ๐ท Selfie Camera: Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0m, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) - ๐ท Selfie Camera Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
- ๐ท Selfie Camera Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
- ๐ท Camera Review:
๐ Battery
- ๐ Type: Li-Ion 4005 mAh
- ๐ Battery Test:
- ๐ Charging: Wired, 50% in 30 min
7.5W wireless (Qi) - ๐ Battery Review:
โ๏ธ Hardware
- โ๏ธ Operating System: iOS 18.3.1
- โ๏ธ Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm)
- โ๏ธ CPU: Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
- โ๏ธ GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
- โ๏ธ Performance:
- โ๏ธ Internal Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
NVMe - โ๏ธ Card Slot: No
- โ๏ธ Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite - โ๏ธ Hardware Review:
๐ Connectivity
- ๐ Wi-fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
- ๐ Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
- ๐ USB: USB Type-C 2.0
- ๐ GPS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
- ๐ NFC: Yes
- ๐ Radio: No
- ๐ Connectivity Review:
๐ Sound
- ๐ Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- ๐ 3.5mm Jack: No
- ๐ Loudspeaker Test: -25.7 LUFS (Very good)
- ๐ Sound Review:
๐จ Design
- ๐จ Type:
- ๐จ Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
- ๐จ Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)
- ๐จ Colors: Black, White
- ๐จ Build: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
- ๐จ Design Review:
๐ผ Network
- ๐ผ Speed: HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
- ๐ผ 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) - ๐ผ 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- ๐ผ 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- ๐ผ 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 - ๐ผ 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 - A341...
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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
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- ๐ผ Network Review:
โ ๏ธ FCC SAR Levels
- โ ๏ธ FCC Approval Date: 25-02-2025
- โ ๏ธ FCC ID: BCG-E8725A
- โ ๏ธ FCC Report Link: Offical FCC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Report
- โ ๏ธ US SAR Ratings:
- โ ๏ธ Head SAR Level: 1.195 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Body SAR Level: 1.195 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Product Specific Use: 1.200 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Transmission: W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Head: 1.554 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Simultaneous Body: 1.496 W/kg
- โ ๏ธ Hotspot SAR: 1.396 W/kg
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