Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 16
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Apple iPhone 16 is the choice for camera, connectivity, and a more visible display: it adds an ultrawide camera and reaches 2,000 nits, versus 1,200 nits on iPhone 16e. iPhone 16e suits those seeking more endurance per charge, with 41 h versus 37 h.
For photography, iPhone 16 leads with a 1/1.56″ main sensor and 1 µm pixels, while iPhone 16e uses 1/2.55″ and 0.7 µm. iPhone 16 also has a rear ultrawide camera; iPhone 16e does not. For performance, iPhone 16 combines a 5-core Apple GPU, LPDDR5X, and 4,295 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, compared with 4 cores, DDR5, and 2,850 on iPhone 16e.
iPhone 16e has a 4,005 mAh battery, larger than iPhone 16’s 3,561 mAh, but iPhone 16 supports 25 W wireless charging versus 7.5 W. It also adds Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7, while 16e reaches Wi‑Fi 6. The choice is between iPhone 16e endurance and iPhone 16’s camera, display, wireless charging, and connectivity package.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 16 is the better buy for photography and connectivity, with an ultrawide camera, 1/1.56″ sensor, and Wi‑Fi 7.
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16e is the better buy for endurance: it offers 41 h per charge cycle versus 37 h for iPhone 16.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 16, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,005 mAh
- against 3,561 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM
- Battery Endurance
- 41 h
- against 37 h
- Launch price
- 709 €
- against 959 €
Apple iPhone 16, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 7.5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Apple A18 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,401,105 | 1,943,548 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,989 Best value | 2,981 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,560 | 7,590 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with two 4.04 GHz performance cores and four 2.20 GHz efficiency cores. | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,850 | 4,295 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Pink, Cyan, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 147.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh Best value | 3,561 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h Best value | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px | 1,179 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px | 2,556 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 18 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, eSIM, Satellite Connectivity, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 1.08 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | 1.17 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.48 W/kg | 1.24 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | 1.41 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € Best value | 959 € |
| Model numbers | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
