Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 16e
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (camera, display and connectivity & features), while the Apple iPhone 16e is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on performance, battery and design & durability.
The biggest difference is camera: 60 vs 38 points.
The Apple iPhone 16e is the newer model, announced 5 months after the Apple iPhone 16.
- iPhone 16 leads in 7 fields
- iPhone 16e leads in 3 fields
- 30 ties
40 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 85 | 85 |
| Camera | 60 | 38 |
| Battery | 46 | 45 |
| Display | 85 | 77 |
| Design & durability | 83 | 83 |
| Connectivity & features | 79 | 71 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 16: 86/100
- iPhone 16e: 86/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 16: Apple A18
- iPhone 16e: Apple A18
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 16: 8 GB
- iPhone 16e: 8 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 16: 512 GB
- iPhone 16e: 512 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 16: 3 nm
- iPhone 16e: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 16: 48 MP
- iPhone 16e: 48 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 16: 1/1.56″(Better)
- iPhone 16e: 1/2.55″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 16: Yes(Better)
- iPhone 16e: No
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- Video recording
- iPhone 16: 4K 60 fps
- iPhone 16e: 4K 60 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 16: 12 MP
- iPhone 16e: 12 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
- iPhone 16e: 4005 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 16: 37:00 h
- iPhone 16e: 41:00 h(Better)
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 16: 1000
- iPhone 16e: 1000
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 16: 25 W(Better)
- iPhone 16e: 7.5 W
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 16: Yes(Better)
- iPhone 16e: No
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 16: Wired
- iPhone 16e: No
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 16: 6.1″
- iPhone 16e: 6.1″
- Panel type
- iPhone 16: OLED
- iPhone 16e: OLED
- Pixel density
- iPhone 16: 460 ppi
- iPhone 16e: 460 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 16: 2000 nits(Better)
- iPhone 16e: 1200 nits
- Resolution
- iPhone 16: 1179x2556
- iPhone 16e: 1170x2532
- Screen protection
- iPhone 16: Ceramic Shield glass
- iPhone 16e: Ceramic Shield glass
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 16: 170 g
- iPhone 16e: 167 g(Better)
- Thickness
- iPhone 16: 7.8 mm
- iPhone 16e: 7.8 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 16: IP68
- iPhone 16e: IP68
- Back material
- iPhone 16: Glass
- iPhone 16e: Glass
- Frame material
- iPhone 16: Aluminum
- iPhone 16e: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 16: C
- iPhone 16e: C
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 16: C
- iPhone 16e: C
- EU energy class
- iPhone 16: B
- iPhone 16e: B
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 16: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- iPhone 16e: Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 16: 5.3
- iPhone 16e: 5.3
- USB speed
- iPhone 16: USB 2.0
- iPhone 16e: USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 16: USB-C 2.0
- iPhone 16e: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: No
- NFC
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 16: Yes(Better)
- iPhone 16e: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 16: None
- iPhone 16e: None
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 16: Yes
- iPhone 16e: Yes
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- FM radio
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 16: No
- iPhone 16e: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 16: iOS 18
- iPhone 16e: iOS 18.3.1
- Launch price
- iPhone 16: $ 486.94
- iPhone 16e: $ 301.34
- Year
- iPhone 16: 2024
- iPhone 16e: 2025
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| — | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287 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 - A3081 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3286 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3288 | 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3409 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3410 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287 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, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3081 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 - A3286 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288 | 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 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3409 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3410 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2025, February 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Available. Released 2025, February 28 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | 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) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | · 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) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 27.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe |
| Main Camera | ||
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | – | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 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. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 3561 mAh | Li-Ion 4005 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, White |
| Models | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body) | 1.48 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 486.94 / € 575.00 / £ 449.00 / ₹ 79,990 | $ 301.34 / € 437.59 / £ 374.98 |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class B | Class B |
| Battery | 37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C |