Here's everything that's different: iPhone 16e (2025) iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus (2024) "Notch" Dynamic Island Ceramic Shield front Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front 6.1-inch display 6.1- or 6.7-inch display 800 nits max brightness (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) 1 nit minimum brightness Glass back Color-infused glass back Available in White and Black Available in White, Black, Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink Camera Control 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera 1x or 2x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, or 2x optical zoom options Portrait mode with Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Photographic Styles Latest-generation Photographic Styles Macro photography Spatial photos and videos Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Action mode A18 chip with 4-core GPU A18 chip with 5-core GPU Apple C1 modem Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Thread connectivity Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding 26-hour battery life 22 or 27-hour battery life Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher Compatible with MagSafe cases, wallets, wireless chargers, and more Starts at $599 Starts at $799 At a markedly more accessible price point, the iPhone 16e will be the go-to iPhone for many customers, especially those buying on a budget.
As a result, those who want a little more out of their iPhone, especially when it comes to the rear camera, should consider the iPhone 16 over the iPhone 16e.
That being said, most prospective customers should opt for the iPhone 16e over the pricier iPhone 16, unless the larger display of the iPhone 16 Plus is essential.
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