General
Launch Date
February 19, 2025
November 22, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
iOS 18.3.1
Android 14
Custom UI
Android 14 Go
OS Updates
7 Years
1 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
2 Years
AI Features
Apple Intelligence
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
165.62 x 77.01 x 8.35 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
8.35 mm
Weight
167 g
188.5 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame
Plastic Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min))
IP54
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.67 inches
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
1200 nits
480 nits
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels
720 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density
457 ppi
263 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
87.1 %
84.21 %
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18
MediaTek Helio G50
Process Size
3 nm
12 nm
CPU
Hexa-core
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
PowerVR GE8320
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
3GB 64GB (eMMC 5.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
No
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
Video Recording Features
Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound recording and more
Selfie Camera
12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP
Selfie Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound recording and more
Dual-LED flash
Selfie Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1 5G Bands
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
SIM 2 5G Bands
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
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4005 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Li-Polymer
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
20W
15W
Charging Speed
50% in 30 mins
Wireless Charging
7.5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
Yes
FM Radio
No
Yes
Extra Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Others
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, White
Startrail Black, Glittery White, Lime Green
Price in India
₹56790
₹6699
FAQs

In this comparison, the Apple iPhone 16e with the Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Tecno Pop 9 4G with the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.

The Apple iPhone 16e offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Tecno Pop 9 4G provides 1 years. When it comes to security updates, Apple iPhone 16e leads with 7 years of support.

Apple iPhone 16e has a superior AMOLED display, while Tecno Pop 9 4G uses an LCD panel. Moreover, Tecno Pop 9 4G offers a higher 90 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. Apple iPhone 16e also has a brighter display with 1200 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16e has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.

Tecno Pop 9 4G has a larger 5000 mAh battery for longer usage. Apple iPhone 16e supports faster wired charging at 20W. Apple iPhone 16e supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Tecno Pop 9 4G lacks this feature.

Apple iPhone 16e offers better water and dust resistance with an IP68 rating.