Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 16e ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|
| Price | $799 | $309 |
| Weight | 170g | 167g |
| Chip | A19 | Apple A18 |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | — |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 4,005mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | — | 167g |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
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 16e is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.