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In a nutshell

They share the same A18 chip, the same 48MP main camera and the same 60Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 16e has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and a lighter 167g body. The iPhone 16 Plus counters with Wi-Fi 7, longer battery life and a bigger 6.7-inch screen.

At 128GB, the iPhone 16 Plus launched at £899 and the iPhone 16e at £599.

Available models

iPhone 16 Plus

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16e

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 16 Plus 83/100
iPhone 16e 89/100

The iPhone 16e should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (est.) against about 2031 (est.) on the iPhone 16 Plus.

Software support:The iPhone 16 Plus should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 16e until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16e the longer support window.

Weight:The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199g and the iPhone 16e 167g, so the iPhone 16e is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

199g
167gLighter

Release date

20 September 2024
28 February 2025

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 Plus 79/100
iPhone 16e 85/100

The same A18 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes.

Chip

A18
A18

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 Plus 70/100
iPhone 16e 62/100

The iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16e.

Panel:The iPhone 16 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290 and the iPhone 16e a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:The iPhone 16 Plus peaks at 2000 nits against 1200 on the iPhone 16e, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 60Hz.

Screen size

6.7"Bigger screen
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
60Hz

Resolution

2796 x 1290
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
1200 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 16 Plus 48/100
iPhone 16e 35/100

The same 48MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Only the iPhone 16 Plus has an ultrawide camera, a 12MP one. The iPhone 16e has none.

Zoom:Neither has a telephoto lens, and both offer the same 2x crop from the main sensor.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision, the same top setting.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MPMore megapixels
None

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

iPhone 16 Plus 83/100
iPhone 16e 63/100

The iPhone 16 Plus lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 27 hours of video against 26.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 16 Plus at up to 27 hours of video playback and the iPhone 16e at up to 26 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery, 4674mAh against 4005mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 16 Plus supports MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W and the iPhone 16e Qi.

Battery

4674mAhBigger battery
4005mAh

Wireless charging

MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
Qi

Video playback (maker)

Up to 27 hours
Up to 26 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 Plus 74/100
iPhone 16e 64/100

The iPhone 16 Plus has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 16 Plus has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6 on the iPhone 16e, which only pays off with a newer router.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 Plus if you want Wi-Fi 7 and longer battery life. Buy the iPhone 16e if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2032 (est.).

Buy the iPhone 16 Plus if

  • You want Wi-Fi 7
  • You want longer battery life
  • You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
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Buy the iPhone 16e if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want a lighter 167g body
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FAQs

The iPhone 16 Plus should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 16e until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16e the longer support window.

The iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16e.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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