Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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iPhone 16 Plus
Battery capacity (4,674 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 16 Plus
Wired charging speed (30W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17e
AnTuTu benchmark (2,187,425 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 16 Plus
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
iPhone 17e
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
iPhone 16 Plus
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.1" | |
| 1,290 × 2,796 | 1,170 × 2,532 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| — | 60Hz | |
| — | 1,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Emergency SOS, Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 | |
| 1,727,276 | 2,187,425 | |
| — | 9,296 | |
| 4,324 | 4,226 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,674 mAh | 4,005 mAh | |
| 30W | 20W | |
| 25W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 169g | |
| 7.8mm | 7.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 17e
Highest resolution main camera.