Apple iPhone 16
Apple's 2024 mainstream iPhone. 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR, A18 chip, dual 48MP+12MP camera with new Camera Control button, Apple Intelligence support. eSIM-only in the US.
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Quick reference
Where is the IMEI on iPhone 16?
Settings → General → About → IMEI. Or dial *#06#. iPhone 16 (US) has no SIM tray — eSIM only — so the IMEI is also etched into the original retail box and visible in Apple's Find My device list.
How do I activate eSIM on iPhone 16?
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. Three options: (1) Use eSIM Quick Transfer from another iPhone, (2) Scan QR code from your carrier, (3) Enter activation manually. iPhone 16 supports up to 8 eSIM profiles installed at once with 2 active.
What is the Camera Control button on iPhone 16?
A capacitive button on the right edge below the side button. Light press: open Camera. Light double-press: switch lens. Slide: zoom. Half-press: focus lock and exposure preview. iOS 18+ also exposes it to third-party camera apps.
Does iPhone 16 support Apple Intelligence?
Yes — Apple Intelligence ships on iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max (and iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max from the prior generation). Requires iOS 18.1+ and an Apple ID region that supports it. 8GB RAM is the hardware floor for AI features.
Does iPhone 16 support 5G mmWave?
No — only sub-6 GHz 5G (low-band + C-band mid-band). mmWave is reserved for the Pro models. For most users in 2026, this is irrelevant: mmWave is rare outside dense urban cores, stadiums, and airports.
How do I factory reset iPhone 16?
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings. Apple ID password required to disable Activation Lock. eSIM profiles are wiped during reset; you'll need to reactivate them after, so have your carrier eSIM QR codes handy.
Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Apple's support page for the iPhone 16.