iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e
Side-by-side specs comparison — IPhone family.
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2026, March 02
2025, February 19
Status
Available. Released 2026, March 11
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)
167 g (5.89 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), 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, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Platform
OS
iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
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, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, 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, Dolby Vision HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
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, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Black, White
Price
£ 599.00€ 639.00₹ 64,900
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900
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Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced
2026, March 02
2025, February 19
Status
Available. Released 2026, March 11
Available. Released 2025, February 28
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)
167 g (5.89 oz)
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), 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, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4
Platform
OS
iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
Internal
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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
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, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, 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, Dolby Vision HDR
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
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, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Misc
Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Black, White
Price
£ 599.00€ 639.00₹ 64,900
$ 309.61C$ 597.99£ 366.00€ 415.00₹ 59,900