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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) — 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $464 |
| Weight | 167g | 221g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 221g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| 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 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.