Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 15

73
Beebom Score

70
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A16 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 3349mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | September 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | September 22, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2256 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 167 grams | 187 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| 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 | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | A16 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Writing, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 3349 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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