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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e

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iPhone 16eStarting at £448.19See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 6.1-inch screen size, the same 48MP main camera and the same 60Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 17e has longer OS support until about 2033 (est.) and the newer A19 chip. The iPhone 16e counters with a lighter 167g body.

Available models

iPhone 16e

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17e

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great

Durability

iPhone 16e 89/100
iPhone 17e 95/100

The iPhone 17e should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2033 (est.) against about 2032 (est.) on the iPhone 16e.

Software support:The iPhone 16e should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the iPhone 17e until about 2033 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17e the longer support window.

Front glass:The iPhone 16e has Ceramic Shield on the front and the iPhone 17e Ceramic Shield 2.

Weight:The iPhone 16e weighs 167g and the iPhone 17e 170g, so the iPhone 16e is the lighter phone.

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

Released

2025
2026Newer

Updates until (est.)

2032
2033Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

167gLighter
170g

Release date

28 February 2025
11 March 2026

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 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 16e 85/100
iPhone 17e 92/100

The iPhone 17e has the newer chip, the A19.

Chip:The iPhone 16e runs the A18 and the iPhone 17e the A19. The A19 is the newer chip, from 2026.

Storage:The iPhone 16e launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the iPhone 17e in 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

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

Chip

A18
A19

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16e 62/100
iPhone 17e 62/100

The same 6.1-inch size and the same 60Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 1200 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.1"
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
60Hz

Resolution

2532 x 1170
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

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

Camera

iPhone 16e 35/100
iPhone 17e 35/100

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

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

None
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 16e 63/100
iPhone 17e 71/100

On Apple's figures they last the same time, up to 26 hours of video.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 16e supports Qi and the iPhone 17e MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W.

Capacity:Both have the same 4005mAh battery.

Battery

4005mAh
4005mAh

Wireless charging

Qi
MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 26 hours
Up to 26 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16e 64/100
iPhone 17e 64/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6.

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

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

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

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

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16e if you want a lighter 167g body. Buy the iPhone 17e if you want longer OS support until about 2033 (est.) and the newer A19 chip.

Buy the iPhone 16e if

  • You want a lighter 167g body
Shop from £448.19

Buy the iPhone 17e if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2033 (est.)
  • You want the newer A19 chip
Shop from £604.85

FAQs

The iPhone 16e should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the iPhone 17e until about 2033 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17e the longer support window.

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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