Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Apple iPhone 16e
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP/7MP (Front) | 48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2018mAh, 20W | 4005mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Product Red, Starlight, Midnight | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 08, 2022 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 18, 2022 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,990 | ₹59,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Type | IPS LCD | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 750 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1334 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 326 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 625 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 144 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A15 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Detection, HDR, OIS, Quad-LED dual-tone flash | 3D (spatial) Audio, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Image Stabilization, Digital zoom, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, Eye Tracking, Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Filters, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Image Editing, AI Translate, AI Writing Assist, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 7 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Deep Fusion, DIS, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | 120fps Slo-mo, 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Image Stabilization, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Capacity | 2018 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS, QZSS | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Touch ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging |
