Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3600); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8638
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (47/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (83/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 19 | |
| 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 | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (47/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (83/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Apple iPhone 17e by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.