This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone XR and Apple iPhone 16e smartphones.
The Apple iPhone XR features a 6.1-inch display, IP67 dust & water resistance and Apple A12 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16e features a similarly-sized display, 48MP main camera, 20W charging rate, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A18 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | Apple iPhone XR | Apple iPhone 16e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.1-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (828 x 1792 Pixels 326 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio and Notch | 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits typ. brightness, 1200nits peak, Dolby Vision, HDR, and notch |
| Size | 151 x 76 x 8.3 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 167 g |
| Build | Glass with Metal Frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP67 Dust and Water Resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Orange and Red | Black, White |
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Apple iPhone 16e The Apple iPhone 16e has a sharper display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Vortex @ 2.5GHz & 4x Tempest @ 1.59GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance cores & 4x Efficiency cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS12 | iOS18 with with Apple Intelligence |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture) Autofocus Quad LED Flash 4K Video Recording and Optical Image Stabilization |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) LED Flash Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
7 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 16e has the better-equipped front camera with autofocus on the front camera and a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Audio | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16e
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and USB OTG support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2942 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging and Wireless Charging |
20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless Charging (Qi) |
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Apple iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱50,990.00 - Official price of 64 GB version in the Philippines ₱53,990.00 - Official price of 128 GB version in the Philippines |
₱39,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱46,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱58,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | February 20, 2025 |
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