Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17: 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
The iPhone 17 is the more complete choice for display, performance, and cameras: it adds 120 Hz, higher peak brightness, and an ultrawide camera. The iPhone 16e suits those who value greater battery capacity and lower weight more.
The iPhone 17’s display is 6.3″ versus 6.1″ and reaches 3,000 nits versus 1,200 nits; it also runs at 120 Hz instead of 60 Hz. Its Apple A19 scores 3,608 in Geekbench 6 single-core, ahead of the Apple A18’s 2,989. The iPhone 17 has a larger 1/1.56″ main-camera sensor than the 16e’s 1/2.55″ sensor, and adds an ultrawide camera.
The 16e’s battery is 4,005 mAh versus 3,692 mAh, but the iPhone 17 supports 40 W charging versus 25 W and reaches 53 h per cycle versus 41 h. The 16e weighs 167 g versus 177 g; the iPhone 17, meanwhile, supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, compared with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
Apple iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e suits those who prefer a 4,005 mAh battery and a weight of 167 g.
Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a 120 Hz display and an ultrawide camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,005 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 177 g
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Launch price
- 709 €
- against 959 €
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- 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 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)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| 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 | 4.26 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,401,105 | 2,239,708 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,989 | 3,608 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,560 | 8,810 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 two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,850 | 4,803 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.95 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 177 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh Best value | 3,692 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | 53 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px | 1,206 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px | 2,622 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 18 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n28, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| 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) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.48 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € Best value | 959 € |
| Model numbers | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
