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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e7.6Good
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iPhone 17e
iPhone 17e7.8Good· Top score
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The short verdict

iPhone 17e edges it on score

The iPhone 17e leads overall; pick the iPhone 16e if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPhone 16e
7.6
iPhone 17e
7.8
Choose the iPhone 16e if
  • Budget iPhone buyers who find a certified refurbished unit near $419
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Choose the iPhone 17e if
  • First-time iPhone buyers and parents who want the newest chip, MagSafe and 256GB for the least money
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 16e1 win
−$169Cheaper today$380 vs $549
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Why pick theiPhone 17e0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Display4 differences
Screen size
6.1"
6.06"
Resolution
1170 x 2532
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield front
Ceramic Shield 2 front
Screen Protection
Ceramic Shield front
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating
Performance3 differences
Chipset
A18
A19
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
Gpu cores
4-core GPU
4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Memory1 difference
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256 GB
Main camera1 difference
Modules
48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (
48MP Fusion camera system -
Battery & Charging2 differences
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
Wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Wireless charging
5W wireless (Qi)
Yes
Connectivity3 differences
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
5.3
External Buttons and Connectors
Front camera
Volume up/down · Action button · Side button
Sensors & Security1 difference
Other sensors
Face ID · Barometer · High dynamic range gyro
Face ID · accelerometer · gyro
Body3 differences
Weight
167 g
169 g
Build
Aluminum design · Ceramic Shield front · Glass back
Aluminum design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Glass back
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Soft Pink
Launch & Software3 differences
Released
2025-02-28
March 2, 2026
Operating system
iOS 18.3.1
iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 26.6
In the box
iPhone 16e · USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) · Documentation
iPhone 17e · USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) · Documentation
Design3 differences
Weight (oz)
5.88 oz
5.96 oz
Rear Material
Aluminum design · Ceramic Shield front · Glass back
Aluminum design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Glass back
Weights
5.88 ounces (167 grams)
5.96 ounces (169 grams)
Audio1 difference
Audio Calling
FaceTime audio · Voice over LTE (VoLTE)10 · Wi‑Fi calling
FaceTime audio · Voice over LTE (VoLTE)9 · Wi‑Fi calling
General1 difference
Finish
Black · White
Black · White · Soft Pink
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