Apple has announced the iPhone 16e, its most affordable device, putting all the rumours and leaks to rest. With fewer buttons, a lesser camera sensor, and other improvements, the iPhone 16e has almost the same internal components as the iPhone 16. Additionally, there is a significant price difference between the two phones, so we considered comparing the iPhones to assist you with choosing which one is a better deal.
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iPhone 16e Vs iPhone 16
Display
iPhone 16e: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen
iPhone 16: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
Processor
iPhone 16e: 3nm Bionic A18 chip
iPhone 16: 3nm octa-core Bionic A18 chipset
Rear camera(s)
iPhone 16e: A single 48-megapixel rear camera with OIS
iPhone 16: Features a dual rear camera with a redesigned setup, including a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera.
Selfie camera
iPhone 16e: 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera
iPhone 16: 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera
RAM and storage
iPhone 16e: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options
iPhone 16: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage models
Battery
iPhone 16e: not disclosed
iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
Operating system
iPhone 16e: iOS 18
iPhone 16: iOS 18
Price
iPhone 16e: Rs 59,900
iPhone 16: Rs 79,900
Our Take
The design, display, and cameras are where the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 differ most noticeably.
The iPhone 16e has a single camera, while the 16e has more. Additionally, the 16’s colour scheme is not available on the less expensive iPhone. Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black are the five colours available for the 16. But only black and white are available on the 16e.
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Although the display size and design might seem similar, a closer glance reveals that 16e lacks the dynamic island feature and instead has that ugly large notch. The refresh rate is the same, but the iPhone 16’s peak brightness (HDR) is 1,600 nits, whilst the 16e’s screen brightness reaches a maximum of 1200 nits.
A 48-megapixel back camera with OIS is featured on both phones, but the iPhone 16e is missing the extra ultra wide camera that the 16 has. Consequently, it is a preferable choice in terms of photography to have an additional camera.
The iPhone 16e lacks the Camera Control feature, which allows for quicker access to photo and video features.
In terms of performance, Apple’s new A18 chip powers the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16, providing comparable results. The iPhone 16e’s battery lasts up to 26 hours on a single charge, which is longer than the iPhone 16’s 22-hour battery life.
Lastly, both the devices feature Apple Intelligence.
Also Read: Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Vs iPhone 16
Ultimately, it all boils down to your spending limit and desired amount for the device. If you ask us, we would definitely recommend the iPhone 16e to new Apple customers, those who don’t want to spend a fortune, those who are switching from the iPhone 14 or who don’t care about cameras.
If you have more money to spend, the iPhone 16 is our top choice because it has a dynamic island on the screen, an additional ultra wide camera, and fantastic deals on Flipkart and Amazon that will save you a lot of money.
