iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17
Side-by-side specs comparison — IPhone family.
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2025, February 19
2025, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
177 g (6.24 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
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)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Platform
OS
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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, 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 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)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), 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
6.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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 3692 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Price
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900
$ 755.68£ 644.99€ 729.00
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Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2025, February 19
2025, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
177 g (6.24 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
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)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Platform
OS
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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, 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 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)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), 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
6.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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 3692 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Price
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900
$ 755.68£ 644.99€ 729.00