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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
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Specs
Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Phone (3)
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
4 nm
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5150 mAh
65W
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6.7"
1260x2800 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A720
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
OmniVision V50H, f/1.68, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
Samsung JN5, f/2.68, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom
50 MP
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16e with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16e offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3) provides 5 years. Both phones receive the same 7 years of security updates.
Both Apple iPhone 16e and Nothing Phone (3) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Nothing Phone (3) offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Nothing Phone (3) also boasts a brighter screen with 4500 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Nothing Phone (3) offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (3) features a larger 5150 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3) also supports faster wired charging at 65W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 16e. Nothing Phone (3) supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 7.5W on Apple iPhone 16e.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Apple iPhone 16e – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.