iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e
66Performance64.6
40.7Display35.5
44.3Camera43.4
47Battery48.5
89.3Features89.3
6 spec wins — iPhone 163 spec wins — iPhone 16e
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 16 scores 55.1 against 53.8 for iPhone 16e. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone 16 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger display score: 41 vs 36
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 25% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- 12% higher capacity: 4,005 mAh vs 3,561 mAh
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1179x2556 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 %+1% | 85.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,450,000+9%Top 25% | 1,330,000Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300Top 5% | 3,300Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,100+3%Top 10% | 7,900Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,561 mAh | 4,005 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 25 W+25% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+233% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g | 167 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |