
Strongest on ease of use · 9.5/10 in published reviews and owner reports
- Best for
- A18 chip gives excellent gaming performance
- Watch out for
- 60Hz display feels outdated
- Alternative
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As of September 2026, the Apple iPhone 16e sells in Bangladesh from ৳74,490, in stock at 2 shops we track.
Prices re-checked every day or two against Bangladeshi shops. Last checked 11 Sep 2026. How we price and rank →

Strongest on ease of use · 9.5/10 in published reviews and owner reports
Buying verdict
If you need a phone that runs games without lag, the iPhone 16e delivers that.
Based on published reviews and owner reports.
Review sources ↓The A18 3nm chip and 8GB RAM give a smooth performance score of nine point four and keep high frame rates in demanding titles. iOS stays clean and will receive up to six major updates, so software stays fresh. The 48MP main sensor captures decent photos in good light, and the 12MP selfie camera is reliable.
However the 6.1 inch OLED panel is limited to 60Hz and has thick bezels, which many owners call outdated. Battery life sits at six point eight rating and drops noticeably after the iOS 26.0.1 update. The phone arrives as a gray import, so there is no manufacturer warranty and any repair costs are out of pocket.
At a price starting at seventy four thousand four hundred ninety taka, the newer iPhone 17e costs about the same and offers newer features. Overall the device feels fast but its display, battery after update and lack of official support are the main pain points.
Pick the phone you actually want and the list narrows to the shops selling that exact thing. Stock, variant and colours are what each shop publishes for its own listing — not for the model as a whole.
On 128GB the official listing costs ৳26,500 more than the same configuration imported — the BD warranty, duty and the seller margins together.
৳73,499 at Sumash Tech is lower, but that listing is out of stock.
| Shop | Variant & warranty | Stock | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumash Tech | 128GBUnofficial import · USBlackMatte White | Out of stock | ৳73,499−৳991 less than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 128GBUnofficial import · eSIM · USBlackMatte White | In stock | ৳74,490Lowest in stock |
| Dazzle | 128GBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · AustraliaBlackMatte White | In stock | ৳77,490+৳3,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBUnofficial import · GlobalBlackMatte White | Out of stock | ৳77,999+৳3,509 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBUnofficial import · USBlackMatte White | Out of stock | ৳83,499+৳9,009 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 128GBUnofficial import · GlobalBlackMatte White | Out of stock | ৳84,499+৳10,009 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 256GBUnofficial import · eSIM · USBlackMatte White | In stock | ৳94,990+৳20,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| SMSGadget | 256GBUnofficial import · USMatte White | In stock | ৳94,999+৳20,509 more than the cheapest in stock |
| GadgetGear | 128GBOfficial (BD warranty) | Out of stock | ৳99,999+৳25,509 more than the cheapest in stock |
A + or − amount is the difference from the cheapest listing in stock. Shop names are listed for transparency, and belong to the shops themselves. We take no commission and link to no seller, so no shop can buy its way up this list.
Official costs ৳25,509 more today: ৳99,999 official against ৳74,490 unofficial.
Since 11 Jun 2026 the official price has held steady and the unofficial price has risen by ৳3,491. The lowest unofficial price we have recorded is ৳70,999.
Ahead of 54% of the 488 phones we track.
7.6average of 8 ratings
A18 chip is a beast, but 60Hz screen and single camera are unacceptable at this price point. Scores are mined from published reviews and owner reports, not from our own testing.
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 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 bands | 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 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Announced | 2025, February 19 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 28 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| 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) |
| Also | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 |
| OS | iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Also | NVMe |
| Setup | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Setup | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
|---|---|
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Also | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Type | Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
|---|---|
| Active use score | Active use score 11:53h |
| Colours | Black, White |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Apple iPhone 16e |
| Battery endurance | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
| Display measured | 799 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Eu energy | Class B |
| Eu free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Eu repairability | Class C |
| Net technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings. This price is not cross-checked, as the buying panel says.
The Apple iPhone 16e is a capable entry-level option that offers modern A18 performance, long-term software support, and USB-C at a lower cost. However, heavy hardware compromises like a 60Hz notch display, missing video modes, and a single rear camera make older discounted models or standard flagships more versatile alternatives.
Best for Buyers wanting a future-proof iOS device on a budget
GSMArena concludes that the iPhone 16e is a competent entry point into modern iOS and Apple Intelligence, offering strong CPU performance, great stereo speakers, capable 4K video recording, and IP68 water resistance. However, these cost savings come with clear drawbacks, including an older 60Hz display with limited outdoor brightness boost, a 4-core GPU that trails standard models in graphics tests, and the lack of camera versatility. They recommend it only to buyers who insist on a brand-new, future-supported iPhone rather than a previous-generation flagship.
ATC Android ToTo Company
iPhone 16e : Apple এর নতুন স্ক্যাম নাকি মাস্টারপ্ল্যান? (opens YouTube)
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ATC views the iPhone 16e as a modernized replacement for the older iPhone 14, offering major advantages in longevity through its A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence support, and USB-C port. Although the phone compromises on hardware by omitting an ultrawide lens, Cinematic video mode, and fast MagSafe charging while keeping an older 60Hz notch screen, the reviewer argues that for buyers in Bangladesh seeking long-term software support and solid day-to-day performance over camera versatility, it makes more sense than buying aging predecessors.
Tech Burner finds the iPhone 16e an oddly positioned device that offers a mixed experience for its price. While praising the sleek matte build, USB-C convenience, Action button, and decent 4K video from the 48MP main sensor, he points out noticeable cutbacks including the 60Hz notch screen, binned GPU, lack of an ultrawide camera, and missing Cinematic video mode. He concludes that unless it receives substantial price cuts, buyers are generally better off purchasing older models like the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15.
Summaries of published videos. Bhalo Phone did not conduct these tests.
Outdated 60Hz display.
এতোটাও বড়লোক হতে পারিনি যে, ৮০ হাজার টাকা দিয়ে 60hz কিনব
Battery capacity drop after update.
My battery capacity has dropped when updated to ios 26.0.1
Lack of ultra-wide camera.
No ultra wide camera.
the newer Apple iPhone 17e sells for about the same (৳84,999) — usually the better buy.
These come from published reviews and owner reports we mined for this phone, not from our own testing, and the reviews we read for it are listed under Video reviews below.
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Get my pick →Apple iPhone 16e costs ৳74,490 to ৳94,999 in Bangladesh on unofficial listings, in stock at 2 shops we track as of 11 Sep 2026.
The device runs iOS 18.3.1 and can be upgraded to iOS 26.6, giving it about five to six major version updates, and the system stays free of ads and bloat.
Owners report mixed endurance and a rating of six point eight, but many notice a noticeable capacity drop after updating to iOS 26.0.1, so battery life may be shorter than expected.
No, the phone only has a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP selfie camera, and reviewers point out the lack of an ultra wide camera as a clear limitation.
All listings are gray imports built for the US and Australia, so there is no manufacturer warranty in Bangladesh; only the shop’s own promise applies and any repair cost must be paid by the owner.
Around ৳73,999–৳74,990