Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16e vs Realme 12 Pro Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16e and Realme 12 Pro Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 16e, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.0 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,401,105
- against 574,000
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Realme 12 Pro Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,005 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,401,105 Best value | 574,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,989 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,560 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with two 4.04 GHz performance cores and four 2.20 GHz efficiency cores. | 4 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4 × 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,850 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 18 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value | 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 CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | UMTS, CDMA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| 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) | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 12 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 | — |
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