Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3279); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16e
- Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8136 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Lighter: 167g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 16e, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3291 | 3254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8136 | 8070 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2532x1170 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3279 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 7W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 16e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (47/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Apple iPhone 16e by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Apple iPhone 16e — 55/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone 16e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.