Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is faster in AnTuTu (1,822,701 vs 1,790,000).
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Faster wireless charging: 7W vs 5W
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1822701 vs 1790000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8136 vs 8070
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone SE (2024) scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 1790000 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone SE (2024) leads Apple iPhone 16e by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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 SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.