Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17e has the bigger battery (3600 mAh vs 3279); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 3600 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 163g vs 167g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (21/100 vs 19/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, 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 16e are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (21/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone 16e by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (21/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Apple iPhone 16e by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.