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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16e

Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) vs Apple iPhone 16e ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
$999
A18 Pro
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Apple
iPhone 16e
$309
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16e
Price$999$309
Weight199g167g
ChipA18 ProApple A18
Display6.3" 120Hz ProMotion6.1" OLED
Camera48MP Triple + Camera Control
Battery4,685mAh4,005mAh
Video4K 120fps ProRes
RatingIP68
Weight167g
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • Camera Control hardware button
  • 4K 120fps first for iPhone
  • A18 Pro chip headroom
  • 6.3" larger display
  • Titanium construction
  • Large jump from 15 Pro
  • No charging brick included
  • USB 3 only on Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16e

  • Cheapest current iPhone
  • A18 chip punches up
  • Great battery for size
  • Years of updates ahead
  • 60Hz display
  • Single rear camera
  • No MagSafe
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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