Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; estimated prices are $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3279); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,790,000).
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17
- Lighter: 167g vs 177g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1790000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (46/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (46/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1790000 | 2450000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $599 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 16e is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (46/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (90/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.