Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 13 ($201) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 13 |
| Price | $309 | $201 |
| Weight | 167g | 174g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 3,240mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 174g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
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 13
- Sensor-shift stabilisation on the base model
- Good battery life for its size
- Very cheap now
- Still receiving iOS updates
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
- 12MP camera
Apple iPhone 13 is the better value at $201. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 16e carries lighter at 167g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.