Apple iPhone 16
#46
Apple iPhone 16e
#27Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16e
Performance
89.889.8
Camera
57.456.6
Display
85.585.5
Battery
80.089.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
78.379.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 features a slightly larger and higher-resolution display compared to the iPhone 16e, offering 2000 nits peak brightness versus 1200 nits.
- Both models share the same A18 chipset and hexa-core CPU, but the iPhone 16 has a more powerful 5-core GPU compared to the 4-core GPU in the 16e.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 48 MP rear camera and 12 MP front camera, although the iPhone 16 has a larger sensor size for potentially better low-light performance.
- The iPhone 16e has a larger battery capacity at 4005 mAh, supporting faster charging at 50W, while the iPhone 16 has a 3561 mAh battery.
- Both devices run on iOS 18, with the iPhone 16e launching with a slightly newer version.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, aluminum frames, and similar dimensions and weights.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16e
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2025, February 19
Announced
2024, September 09
2025, February 19
Description
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3409 (International); A3212 (USA); A3408 (Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3410 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone SE (2025)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.1"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1170
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
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 (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
4005 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No