Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 14 ($230) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 14 |
| Price | $309 | $230 |
| Weight | 167g | 172g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 3,279mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 172g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual |
| 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 14
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite
- Light at 172g
- Cheap for a phone still getting iOS updates
- Lightning, not USB-C
- 12MP main camera, not 48MP
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
Apple iPhone 14 is the better value at $230. 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.