iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17e
70.1Performance76.9
40.7Display43.8
44.3Camera44.9
47Battery28
89.3Features100
6 spec wins — iPhone 164 spec wins — iPhone 17e
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 16 scores 56.3 against 56.4 for iPhone 17e. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone 17e edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 28
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
- 25% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17e
- Stronger performance score: 77 vs 70
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 89
- 29% higher AnTuTu 11 (Memory): 233,942 vs 181,350
- 14% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 658,459 vs 576,910
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 86.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,871,643Bottom 49% | 1,960,924+5%Top 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 565,556+3%Bottom 49% | 548,544Bottom 46% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 576,910Bottom 51% | 658,459+14%Top 45% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 181,350Bottom 30% | 233,942+29%Bottom 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 547,827+5%Top 34% | 519,979Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,377Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,362Top 17% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | — |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 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 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,561 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 25 W+25% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 g | 169 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17e |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |