Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17e has the bigger battery (3600 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 3600 vs 3582 mAh
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (24/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17e was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (24/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.