Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16e
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4006 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4006 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Battery, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹59,900 | ||
| Colors | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | Black, White | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹59,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 199 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass | Apple Ceramic Shield | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass | Apple Ceramic Shield | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Tie
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Capacity | 4006 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 20 w | ||
| Capacity | 4006 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 20 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging |
