iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 Plus
Side-by-side specs comparison — IPhone family.
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2025, February 19
2024, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Available. Released 2024, September 20
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
199 g (7.02 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Display
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4
Platform
OS
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Cameras
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Ion 4674 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Price
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900
$ 429.99C$ 855.90£ 519.02€ 620.60₹ 79,900
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Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2025, February 19
2024, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Available. Released 2024, September 20
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
199 g (7.02 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Display
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4
Platform
OS
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Cameras
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Ion 4674 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Price
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900
$ 429.99C$ 855.90£ 519.02€ 620.60₹ 79,900