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Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 16e | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | February 19, 2025 | March 2, 2026 |
| Released | February 28, 2025 | March 11, 2026 |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2532x1170 |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 | A19 |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 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, OIS), 12 MP (2x Telephoto (from Fusion Main crop), 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 | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 169 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 2 front, glass back |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| 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 17e is newer, from 2026, and iPhone 16e came out in 2025.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16e · September 28, 2026
iPhone 17e
- iPhone 17e - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 17e · September 28, 2026