Apple iPhone 16e: Apple's latest iPhone 16e will be made in India, the company confirmed

Apple iPhone 16e: Apple has now declared its latest smartphone, the iPhone 16e, as 'Made in India' following the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. This new model is an upgrade to the iPhone SE 2022 and has been introduced under a new name. The company has launched its affordable SE model with several significant upgrades. Many features of the iPhone 16e are inspired by the iPhone 16 series. Additionally, Apple plans to manufacture all models of the iPhone 16 series in India.

iPhone 16e to be Manufactured in India

During the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple announced that all variants of the iPhone 16 series, including this model, will be manufactured in India. The company is prioritizing local manufacturing in India and plans to export Indian-made iPhones to other countries. Due to the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mobile manufacturing in India has accelerated.

Last year, Apple set a record for exporting iPhones manufactured in India, and this number is continuously increasing. The production of the iPhone 16e will help establish India as a global smartphone manufacturing hub.

iPhone 16e Specifications and Features

Apple has launched the iPhone 16e at a starting price of ₹59,900. This smartphone is available in three storage variants – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

Display and Design:

• 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
• Notch design display (first time since iPhone 14)
• Face ID support

Processor and Performance:

• Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chip (based on 3nm technology)
• iOS 18 operating system
• Apple Intelligence feature support

Camera:

• 48MP main camera (with OIS support)
• 12MP selfie camera
• Improved Night Mode and Smart HDR features

Battery and Charging:

• USB Type-C charging port
• Long battery life with fast charging support

Other Features:

• Action button
• Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Wi-Fi 6
• Ceramic Shield protection

Availability of iPhone 16e in India

The iPhone 16e will soon be available for sale in the Indian market. Apple plans to increase its production in India to provide more affordable options to Indian consumers.