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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 16e ($309) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $1,199 |
| Weight | 167g | 211g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | — |
| Weight | 167g | — |
| Camera | — | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
| 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 18 Pro
- Variable-aperture 48MP main camera — a first for iPhone
- A20 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Tetraprism telephoto, 8x optical-quality zoom
- Aluminum again, not titanium
- Same $1,199 starting price as the last two generations
- Pro Max still has the bigger battery and screen
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.