Compare Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 17
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Launch |
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| Version | February 2025 | September 2025 |
Network |
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| Technology | 5G | 5G |
Body |
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| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM or eSIM + eSIM or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Design | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back |
| Others | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay |
Display |
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| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10 | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Platform |
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| Operating System | iOS 18.4 | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory |
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| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Camera |
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| Primary | 48 MP (f/1.6) (Optical Image Stabilization) | 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D audio | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie | 12 MP + SL 3D (4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps) | 18 MP + 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps |
Sound |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
Comms |
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| Wifi | a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
Features |
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Miscellaneous | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Battery |
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| Battery type | Li-Ion | 3692 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, 7.5W wireless | Wired, 25W wireless, 25W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
Misc |
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| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
| Models | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
| Price | 700 USD | 900 USD |
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