iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16e
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 16 Plus is the better pick overall by 7.5 points, leading in Battery, Camera and Charging. iPhone 16e remains a strong contender elsewhere.
iPhone 16e offers more for the money ($599 vs $899 at launch).
By category
Performance
Both run the Apple A18 with practically the same performance.
Camera
Only iPhone 16 Plus has an ultrawide lens.
Battery
iPhone 16 Plus's battery is 669 mAh larger (4,674 vs 4,005 mAh), about 17% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
iPhone 16 Plus charges faster over cable (30W vs 20W). Wireless charging is faster on iPhone 16 Plus (25W vs 7.5W).
Display
iPhone 16 Plus has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.1"). iPhone 16 Plus's screen gets brighter (2,000 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
iPhone 16e is 32 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (6 years).
Specifications
| iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16e | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A18 | Chipset | Apple A18 |
| 8 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" OLED | Display | 6.1" OLED |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| 2796×1290 (460 ppi) | Resolution | 2532×1170 (457 ppi) |
| 2,000 nits | Peak brightness | 1,200 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | None |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 4,674 mAh | Battery | 4,005 mAh |
| 30 W | Wired charging | 20 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 7.5 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 199 g | Weight | 167 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $899 | Launch price | $599 |
| 2024-09 | Released | 2025-02 |
Official source: iPhone 16 Plus · Official source: iPhone 16e
iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- 4,674 mAh battery
- 2,000 nits peak
- 6.7" screen
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- 60Hz display
- Heavier (199 g)
- Pricier ($899)
iPhone 16e
Pros
- Light at 167 g
- Lower price ($599)
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- No ultrawide lens
- Smaller battery
- 60Hz display
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.