Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $599 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 3279); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100; 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 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3551073 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 4612 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11819 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1206x2622 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 4288 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16e by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Apple iPhone 16e was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (47/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.