Refurbished prices
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 16e | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | February 19, 2025 | September 9, 2024 |
| Released | February 28, 2025 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2796x1290 |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 | A18 |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (from Fusion Main crop), 52mm, f/1.6) | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 52mm, f/1.6) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) |
| Materials | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, glass back | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 16e is newer, from 2025, and iPhone 16 Plus came out in 2024.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16e · September 28, 2026
iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Plus - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus · September 28, 2026