Home / Smartphone / Comparison
Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 15 ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $309 |
| Weight | 167g | 171g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A16 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 3,349mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 171g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island |
| 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 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.