Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
| Price | $309 | $440 |
| Weight | 167g | 199g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A18 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 4,674mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 199g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control |
| 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 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.