iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e refurbished, prices and differences

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Detail	iPhone 16	iPhone 16e
Launch
Announced	September 9, 2024	February 19, 2025
Released	September 20, 2024	February 28, 2025
Launch OS	iOS 18	iOS 18
Display
Size	6.1 in	6.1 in
Type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2556x1179	2532x1170
Peak brightness	2,000 nits	1,200 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), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 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	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight	170 g	167 g
Water resistance	IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes)	IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes)
Materials	Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back	Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, glass back
Connectivity
5G	Yes	Yes
5G mmWave	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 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

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iPhone 16e is newer, from 2025, and iPhone 16 came out in 2024.

iPhone 16

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