This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17e smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch display and Apple A18 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17e features a similarly-sized display and Apple A19 chipset. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 17e |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 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 | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1200nits peak brightness, and notch |
| Size | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 169 g |
| Build | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Soft Pink |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16e The Apple iPhone 16e is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance cores & 4x Efficiency cores |
Hexa Core CPU |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) | Apple 4-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with with Apple Intelligence | iOS26 |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 17e has slightly better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) LED Flash Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Dual LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e has stronger video capabilities with higher frame rates for rear video recording. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 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/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers | 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 Action Button |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16e
Based on the specs, it has Dolby Atmos. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless Charging (Qi) |
20W Charging rate (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless charging (MagSafe) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱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 |
₱54,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱70,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 20, 2025 | March 3, 2026 |
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