The C1 is Apple’s first in-house 5G modem. It is 25% more power-efficient than previous Qualcomm chips, which is why the 16e has the best battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone (up to 26 hours of video). It lacks mmWave 5G, but that doesn't affect users in Pakistan.

To maintain a "sleek and essential" look, the iPhone 16e is available in only two matte finishes: Black and White.

Significantly. Apple claims the 16e has the "best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone," lasting up to 12 hours longer than the iPhone SE 3rd Gen and offering up to 22 hours of video playback.

It features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. While it is a massive upgrade over the old LCD SE models, it has a lower peak brightness (1,200 nits HDR) compared to the 2,000 nits found on the standard iPhone 16.

Yes. This is the primary selling point. Despite its lower price, it is powered by the A18 chip with 8GB of RAM, making it fully compatible with all AI features in iOS 26, including Writing Tools, Clean Up in Photos, and the new Siri.