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Apple iPhone 16e

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iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence and powered by the A18 chip.1 Shoot super-high-resolution photos with the 48MP Fusion camera. And with supersized battery life, you have more time to text, browse and more.
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    No EU roaming fees until 2026

    Join Tesco Supermarket Mobile and say Bon Voyage to EU roaming fees. Whether it’s using maps or keeping in touch with family and friends, we all want to stay connected when we’re abroad. So, until 2026, you can continue to tap into your UK data, minutes and texts allowances at no extra cost in our 48 destinations across the EU and beyond. And even better, with Clubcard Prices, you can keep it that way for the length of your minimum contract period. No setup, no hassle – you can roam and relax.

    To check how much it costs to use your phone in a specific destination, including our rest of the world destinations, you can use our helpful checker. You can also see how much it costs to call or text another country from the UK.

    What destinations are included in Home From Home?

    • Austria
    • Azores
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Canary Islands
    • Croatia
    • Republic of Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • French Guiana
    • Germany
    • Gibraltar
    • Greece
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guernsey
    • Hungary
    • Iceland
    • Ireland (Republic of)
    • Isle of Man
    • Jersey
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Liechtenstein
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Madeira
    • Malta
    • Martinique
    • Mayotte
    • Monaco
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Reunion
    • Romania
    • San Marino
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • St. Martin
    • St. Barts
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • Vatican City

    Find out more here

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    Get £10 off this phone

    Buy an online top-up voucher with this phone and we’ll give you £10 off.

    Just add the phone and voucher to your basket and you’ll see the discount.

    Once you’ve checked out we’ll email your voucher to you within an hour.

    Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy any of iPhone.

    Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy any iPhone.

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    Get 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free, when you purchase any iPhone. Claim your 3 months free Apple Fitness+ subscription in the Apple Fitness+ app on your iPhone within 3 months after first activating your Eligible Device.

    Eligible Handsets:

    iPhone 16e
    iPhone 16 Pro Max
    iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 16 Pro
    iPhone 16 Plus
    iPhone 16
    iPhone 16 with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 15 Pro Max
    iPhone 15
    iPhone 14
    iPhone 15 with Airpods Pro 2
    iPhone 13

    How to claim 3 months of Apple Fitness+ free

    Open the Apple Fitness+ app.
    Tap Enjoy 3 months Free. You might be asked to enter your Apple ID password, confirm your billing information, or add a valid payment method.

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    New subscribers get three months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy a new eligible Apple iPhone, subject to the terms and conditions.

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    Get 3 free months of Apple TV+ when you buy any new Apple iPhone

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    Get 3 free months of Apple TV+ when you buy any new Apple iPhone. Stream on the Apple TV app.

    Eligible Handsets:

    iPhone 16e
    iPhone 16 Pro Max
    iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 16 Pro
    iPhone 16 Plus
    iPhone 16
    iPhone 16 with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 15 Pro Max
    iPhone 15
    iPhone 14
    iPhone 15 with Airpods Pro 2
    iPhone 13

    How to claim 3 months of Apple TV+

    Turn on your new iPhone and sign in with your Apple ID.
    Open the Apple TV app. Make sure your eligible device is running the latest version of iOS, iPad OS, tvOS, or macOS.
    The offer should appear immediately after you launch the Apple TV app. If not, scroll down in Watch Now until the offer appears.
    Tap Enjoy 3 months Free. You might be asked to enter your Apple ID password, confirm your billing information, or add a valid payment method.
    New subscribers get three months of Apple News+ free when you buy a new iPhone, subject to the terms and conditions.
    Click Here for Full Terms & Conditions.

    £8.99/month after free trial. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Offer good for 3 months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply. See apple.com/promo for more information.

    Get 3 months of free Apple Music when you buy any new Apple iPhone

    Get 3 months of free Apple Music when you buy any new Apple iPhone.

    Customers can enjoy 3 months of Apple Music for free with a new iPhone. Applies to Apple Music individual tier only. With Apple Music, you can play over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free, online or off. Immerse yourself in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head tracking to hear sound all around. Listen across all your devices.

    Eligible Handsets:

    iPhone 16e
    iPhone 16 Pro Max
    iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 16 Pro
    iPhone 16 Plus
    iPhone 16
    iPhone 16 with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 15 Pro Max
    iPhone 15
    iPhone 14
    iPhone 15 with Airpods Pro 2
    iPhone 13

    Eligibility: Customers who activate a new eligible device can redeem this offer. Only new Apple Music  are eligible. Existing Apple Music and Apple One subscribers are not eligible.

    How to redeem: Customers should turn on their new device and make sure it is running the latest OS version. Customers can then launch the Apple Music app and sign in with their Apple ID. If eligible, they will be presented with the 3-month offer or they can go to the Home tab to redeem the Apple Music special offer on their iPhone, iPad or Mac. Eligible customers could also receive notifications to redeem through Apple communications.

    Please note: Eligible customers have 93 days after first pairing or activating their devices to redeem the offer for 3 free months of Apple Music.

    Click Here for Full Terms & Conditions.

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    Buy any new iPhone and get 3 months of Apple Arcade free

    Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games, including Arcade Originals, App Store Greats, and Timeless Classics, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Up to six people can play across their Apple devices.¹ Try it free on the App Store.²

    Eligible Handsets:

    iPhone 16e
    iPhone 16 Pro Max
    iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 16 Pro
    iPhone 16 Plus
    iPhone 16
    iPhone 16 with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 15 Pro Max
    iPhone 15
    iPhone 14
    iPhone 15 with Airpods Pro 2
    iPhone 13


    Offer ends 90 days after your device activation

    *£4.99/month after free trial. Only one offer per Apple ID and only one offer per family if you’re part of a Family Sharing group, regardless of the number of devices you or your family purchase. Offer good for 3 months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
    ¹Requires iCloud Family Sharing. See apple.com/family-sharing for more information.
    ²New subscribers only. £4.99/month after trial. The plan automatically renews after the trial until cancelled. Terms apply.

    Get 3 months of Apple News+ free when you buy any new Apple iPhone

    Get 3 months of Apple News+ free when you buy any new Apple iPhone

    Get 3 months of AppleNews+ when you purchase any Apple device. Claim your 3 months free Apple News+ subscription in the Apple News app.

    Eligible Handsets:

    iPhone 16e
    iPhone 16 Pro Max
    iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 16 Pro
    iPhone 16 Plus
    iPhone 16
    iPhone 16 with Apple Watch Series 10
    iPhone 15 Pro Max
    iPhone 15
    iPhone 14
    iPhone 15 with Airpods Pro 2
    iPhone 13

    Offer must be claimed in the Apple News app within 3 months after first activating your Eligible Device. To see the offer appear, you will need to sign in with your Apple ID on your Eligible Device.
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    How to claim 3 months of Apple News+:

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    5. If asked, confirm your billing information. You may need to add a valid payment method.
    6. If asked, agree to the terms and conditions.

    What's in the Box

    USB-C to USB-C charging  cable, a quick start guide, Apple logo sticker and a SIM card ejection tool. Please note that the iPhone 16e will not come with a power adapter or EarPods, as Apple has been doing with recent iPhone models. This is to reduce the environmental impact of the packaging. If you need a power adapter, you can purchase one separately from our accessories range.

    iPhone 16e

    Everything you love. Including the price.

    Side view of iPhone 16e in White finish, side exterior, Action button, volume buttons and back Fusion camera

    Built for Apple Intelligence.

    Buy

    • Brilliant 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR display.Refer to legal disclaimers.

      Perfect for watching shows, playing games or reading.

      People walking down sand dune on iPhone 16e Super Retina XDR Display
    • iPhone 16e with Ceramic Shield front

      Durable design.
      Built to last.

    • Supersized battery life.

      Up to

      26 hours

      video playback on iPhone 16eRefer to legal disclaimers.

      Up to

      9 more hours

      video playback than iPhone 11

      Up to

      26 hours

      video playback on iPhone 16eRefer to legal disclaimers.

      Up to

      9 more hours

      video playback than iPhone 12

      Up to

      26 hours

      video playback on iPhone 16eRefer to legal disclaimers.

      Up to

      11 more hours

      video playback than iPhone 12 mini

      Up to

      26 hours

      video playback on iPhone 16eRefer to legal disclaimers.

      Up to

      11 more hours

      video playback than iPhone SE (3rd generation)

      Up to

      26 hours

      video playback on iPhone 16eRefer to legal disclaimers.

      Up to

      13 more hours

      video playback than iPhone SE (2nd generation)

    • A18 chip.
      Future‑proof your fast.

      A18 chip

      CPU performance:

      iPhone 16e with A18 chip

      80%

      faster

      iPhone 11 with A13 Bionic chip

      CPU performance:

      iPhone 16e with A18 chip

      50%

      faster

      iPhone 12 with A14 Bionic chip

      CPU performance:

      iPhone 16e with A18 chip

      50%

      faster

      iPhone 12 mini with A14 Bionic chip

      CPU performance:

      iPhone 16e with A18 chip

      40%

      faster

      iPhone SE (3rd generation) with A15 Bionic chip

      CPU performance:

      iPhone 16e with A18 chip

      90%

      faster

      iPhone SE (2nd generation) with A13 Bionic chip

    • Built for
      Apple Intelligence.

      A hand holds iPhone 16e, light, colourful glow along edge of all-screen display
    • Super-high-resolution portrait taken with 48MP Fusion camera

      48MP Fusion camera.
      All you need. For all you shoot.

      48MP Fusion camera. All you need.

      For all you shoot.
    • 5G

      Wi‑Fi and

      5G capabilities.Refer to legal disclaimers.

    • No signal?

      Stay connected via satellite.

      When you don’t have mobile service or Wi-Fi, iPhone 16e can connect you to a satellite, so you can get the urgent help you need.Refer to legal disclaimers.

      Demonstration of Roadside Assistance on iPhone 16e

    There’s never been a better time to upgrade.

    A few ways iPhone 16e gives you more:

    • Built for
      Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      80%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      9 more
      hours

      of video playback

      Up to

      9 more
      hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP
      photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

    • Built for
      Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      50%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      9 more
      hours

      of video playback

      Up to

      9 more
      hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP
      photos

    • Satellite services

    • USB-C

    • Built for
      Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      50%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      11 more
      hours

      of video playback

      Up to

      11 more
      hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP
      photos

    • Satellite services

    • USB-C

    • Built for
      Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      40%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      11 more
      hours

      of video playback

      Up to

      11 more
      hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP
      photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

    • Built for
      Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      90%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      13 more
      hours

      of video playback

      Up to

      13 more
      hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP
      photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

    There’s never
    been a better
    time to upgrade.

    A few ways iPhone 16e gives you more:

    • Built for Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      80%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      9 more hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

    • Built for Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      50%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      9 more hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP photos

    • Satellite services

    • USB‑C

    • Built for Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      50%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      11 more hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP photos

    • Satellite services

    • USB‑C

    • Built for Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      40%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      11 more hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

    • Built for Apple IntelligenceRefer to legal disclaimers.

    • Up to

      90%
      faster

      CPU performance

    • Up to

      13 more hours

      of video playback

    • Super‑high‑
      resolution

      48MP photos

    • Satellite services

    • Durable design
      with Ceramic Shield

      iPhone 16e, all-screen design, Dynamic Island centred near top, thin black display border

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    Display
    Apple Intelligence
    Chip
    Camera Control
    Camera
    Safety
    Battery
    Connectivity
    Face ID / Touch ID
    Cellular

    Designed to make a difference.

    Privacy. That’s iPhone.

    From the Passwords app to the Health app to Private Browsing on Safari, iPhone helps keep you in control of what you share.

    More recycled materials? Naturally.

    Apple is significantly expanding the use of key recycled metals in iPhone batteries, magnets and circuit boards. And iPhone packaging is 100 per cent fibre-based, with no plastic wrapping in or around the box.

    Easy to upgrade. Simple to switch.

    Upgrading from another iPhone?

    Just put your old iPhone next to your new one, and with a few taps you can transfer your data automatically.

    Switching from an Android phone?

    When you buy a new iPhone, the Move to iOS app makes it easy to transfer your photos, contacts and more.

    Even more to love.

    iPhone accessories

    Perfect pairings.

    Explore colourful cases, 20W USB‑C adapters, charging essentials and more.Refer to legal disclaimers.

    Learn more about iPhone accessories
    Various iPhone MagSafe accessories. iPhone 16 Silicone Case with MagSafe, Lake Green, iPhone 16 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe, Denim, connected to MagSafe charger, white, iPhone 16e Silicone Case, Winter Blue

    AppleCare+

    Expert support, extended coverage.

    • Apple-certified service

    • 24/7 priority access to technical support

    • Accidental damage protection
    Learn more about AppleCare+ for iPhone

    iPhone 16e Key Features

    • BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE — Personal, private, powerful. Write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly.1
    • A18 CHIP. FAST INTO THE FUTURE — A18 chip powers Apple Intelligence, gaming, and regular iOS updates to keep your iPhone feeling new for years to come.
    • SUPERSIZED BATTERY LIFE — Text, browse, and binge movies and shows with up to 26 hours of video playback2 — the best battery life in a 6.1-inch iPhone.3
    • CAMERAS — The two-in-one camera system has a 48MP Fusion camera for super-high-resolution photos and an optical-quality 2x Telephoto. Take incredible selfies with the 12MP front camera.  
    • DURABLE DESIGN. BRILLIANT DISPLAY — Stunning 6.1-inch display uses OLED technology. Ceramic Shield front — tougher than any smartphone glass.
    • ACTION BUTTON — Quick, customisable access to your favourite apps and features, or use visual intelligence to learn about your surroundings.
    • MAKE IT YOURS — With iOS 18, you can customise your Home Screen and Lock Screen, send messages with text effects, Tapback with any emoji, and more.
    • SATELLITE FEATURES — If you don’t have mobile service or Wi-Fi, iPhone can contact emergency services.4
    • PRIVACY — Use Face ID to securely unlock, sign in to apps, and pay.

    • Legal bits

      1Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US), as an iOS 18 update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
      2Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/uk/iphone for more information.
      3The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.06 inches (iPhone 16e), 6.12 inches (iPhone 16), 6.69 inches (iPhone 16 Plus), 6.27 inches (iPhone 16 Pro) or 6.86 inches (iPhone 16 Pro Max) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.
      4Emergency SOS via satellite is included free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions and other factors. See https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information.

    Trade in

    Make money, reduce waste

    Trade in your old phone or tablet and get money or a Tesco voucher in exchange. Instead of your device ending up in landfill, you’ll be putting it to good use.

    We’re the only network that packs in all this

    No EU Roaming fees until 2026

    No EU roaming fees until 2026 in our 48 Home From Home destinations. And keep it that way for the length of your minimum contract period with Clubcard Prices.

    Super speeds, clear connection

    We share O2’s network, giving you 99% coverage across the UK on 4G. And with 5G, you’ll get an even faster, even more reliable connection.

    The proof is in the pudding

    The Which? Utilities Brand of the Year for 2021 and a Which? Recommended Provider for 11 years running. Hear why the experts say we’re the top bananas.

    Clubcard Prices – Frozen for your contract

    If you take out one of our exclusive Clubcard Price deals, we’ll freeze your basic monthly usage price for the length of your contract.

    Unbeatable value with Clubcard

    No other network gives you a Clubcard point for every pound you spend, so you can save on your monthly phone bill, the cost of a new phone or Tesco shopping.

    Fancy even more value? Here's what you get with a Clubcard Plus

    As a Clubcard Plus subscriber you could get these great benefits for only £7.99 a month

    • Double data and double Clubcard points from Tesco Mobile (conditions apply)
    • 10% off two shops of your choice in-store (exclusions and limits apply)
    • 10% off selected Tesco Brands in-store; F&F, Fred & Flo, Go Cook, Tesco Pet, Carousel and Fox & Ivy, all the time
    • And more...

    1-month free trial*, cancel anytime

    Battery
    Audio playback Up to 90 hours
    Charge rate 20W
    Fast charge Yes - Up to 50% in 30 minutes
    Power saving Low Power Mode
    Removable battery No
    Video playback time Up to 26 hours
    Streamed: Up to 21 hours
    Wireless charging Yes - 7.5W (Qi charging)
    Body
    Depth (mm) 7.8
    Dust resistant Yes - IP68
    Height (mm) 146.7
    SIM type Dual SIM
    Nano and eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
    Water resistant Yes - IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)
    Weight (g) 167
    Width (mm) 71.5
    Connectivity
    4G calling Yes
    Bluetooth Yes - 5.3
    Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
    Personal hotspot Yes
    USB Yes
    USB type Type-C
    Wi-Fi (WLAN) Yes - 6
    Wi-Fi calling Yes
    Wi-Fi Direct No
    Processor
    CPU Brand Apple A18
    CPU speed Hexa-core (up to 4.04GHz)
    6‑core CPU with 2 perform­ance and 4 efficiency cores
    16‑core Neural Engine
    GPU Apple (4-core graphics)
    Display
    Aspect ratio 19.5:9
    Brightness Typical: 800 nits
    HDR: 1200 nits
    Contrast ratio 2,000,000:1
    Display type Super Retina XDR OLED
    Multi-touch Yes
    Pixels 460 ppi
    Resolution 2532x1170
    Size (inches) 6.1
    Touch screen Yes
    Messaging
    Email Yes
    IM Yes
    Multimedia messages Yes
    Text messages Yes
    Network
    4G Yes
    5G Yes
    Band Quad
    VoLTE (4G calling in UK) Yes
    Wi-Fi and 4G Calling (VoLTE) No
    Works in the US Yes
    Platform
    Generic software version iOS 18
    Operating system Apple iOS
    Sensors
    Accelerometer Yes
    Ambient light sensor Yes
    Barometer Yes
    Compass Yes
    Gyroscope Yes
    Proximity sensor Yes
    Memory
    Card max size N/A
    Card slot No
    Device memory 128GB/256GB/512GB
    RAM 6GB
    Camera
    Camera type Rear-facing
    No. of cameras 2
    Video recording Yes
    Front camera
    Additional features Portrait mode with Depth Control
    Portrait lighting with six effects
    Deep Fusion
    Smart HDR 5
    Night mode
    Wide colour capture
    Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
    Lens correction
    QuickTake video
    Auto image stabilisation
    Animoji and Memoji
    Burst mode
    Cinematic video stabilisation
    Spatial Audio and stereo recording
    Wind noise reduction
    Aperture f/1.9
    HD video recording Yes
    No. of cameras 1
    Resolution (max MP) 12
    Slow motion 1080p at 120fps
    Rear camera
    Additional features Photonic Engine
    Deep Fusion
    Smart HDR 5
    Portrait mode with Depth Control
    Portrait Lighting with six effects
    Animoji and Memoji
    Night mode
    Photo­graphic Styles
    Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
    Lens correction
    Auto image stabilisation
    Burst mode
    4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
    Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
    Night mode Time-lapse
    QuickTake video
    Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
    Spatial Audio and stereo recording
    Wind noise reduction
    Audio Mix
    Aperture Main: f/1.6
    Telephoto: f/1.6
    Flash LED True Tone
    HD video recording 4K at 24, 30 or 60fps
    1080p at 30, 60, 120 or 240fps
    No. of cameras 2-in-1
    Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Yes
    Resolution (max MP) Main: 48
    Telephoto: 12
    Slow motion 1080p at 120 or 240fps
    Zoom Digital zoom up to 10x
    Features
    3.5mm headphone jack No
    A-GPS Yes
    Action button Silent Mode
    Focus
    Camera
    Visual Intelligence
    Torch
    Voice Memo
    Recognise Music
    Translate
    Magnifier
    Controls
    Shortcut or Accessibility
    Always On No
    Apple Pay Yes
    Built-in controls Apple Intelligence
    Emergency SOS via satellite
    Crash Detection
    Roadside Assistance via satellite
    Document viewer Yes
    FM radio No
    GPS Yes
    Lightning headphone jack No
    Loudspeaker Yes - stereo speakers
    Music player Yes
    Video calling FaceTime
    Video player Yes
    Voice recording Yes
    Web browser Yes
    Security
    Facial recognition Yes - Face ID
    Accessibility
    Accessibility features VoiceOver
    Zoom
    Magnifier
    Voice Control
    Switch Control
    AssistiveTouch
    Eye Tracking
    RTT and TTY support
    Closed Captions
    Personal Voice
    Live Speech
    Type to Siri
    Vocal Shortcuts
    Spoken Content
    Warranty
    Device warranty 12 months
    Compatibility
    Smart assistant compatibility AirPlay
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