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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
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A18
3 nm
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3561 mAh
45W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 16e
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A18
3 nm
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4005 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
General
Launch Date
September 09, 2024
February 19, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
iOS 18
iOS 18.3.1
OS Updates
7 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
7 Years
AI Features
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence
Body
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
170 g
167 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
Aluminum Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.1 inches
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
1200 nits
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels
1170 x 2532 pixels
Pixel Density
461 ppi
457 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
86.4 %
87.1 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18
Apple A18
Process Size
3 nm
3 nm
CPU
Hexa-core
Hexa-core
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5
Expandable Memory
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound recording and more
Selfie Camera
12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound recording and more
Selfie Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM 1 5G Bands
26 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
23 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
SIM 2 5G Bands
26 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
24 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Yes
No
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
4005 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
45W
20W
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min
50% in 30 mins
Wireless Charging
25W
7.5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Others
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, White
Price in India
₹79900
₹56790
FAQs
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 16e feature the Apple A18 (3nm), ensuring similar performance levels.
Both phones offer the same OS update support and receive security updates for the same duration.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 60 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 16 also has a brighter display with 2000 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Apple iPhone 16e has a larger 4005 mAh battery for longer usage. Apple iPhone 16 supports faster wired charging at 45W. Apple iPhone 16 also offers faster wireless charging at 25W.
Both phones have the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.