Apple256 GB
iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17e
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if…
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 17e if…
- you want a lighter phone: 170 g vs 199 g Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.5 vs 77.8 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
See the hardware and feature differences ↓Apple256 GB
iPhone 17e
6.1″ · OLED · Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Black · UK A3634 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MHRV4QN/AFull product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only battery can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Display, Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Refresh rate. Missing evidence is not a difference.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 16 Plus
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
- iPhone 17e
- 6.1″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
BOTH PHONES
Matching native reach.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- No telephoto
- iPhone 17e
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 17eApple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus27 hours
iPhone 17e26 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
iPhone 17eMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Plus6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
iPhone 17e6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 17eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
Update support
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone 17eNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Show 11 more verified differences
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 17eUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
iPhone 17eUp to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Plus2796 × 1290
iPhone 17e2532 × 1170
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
iPhone 17e1200 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Plus2
iPhone 17e1
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16 Plus6.7 in
iPhone 17e6.1 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
iPhone 17e21 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
iPhone 17e15 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
iPhone 17e146.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus199 g
iPhone 17e170 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
iPhone 17e71.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 17e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 17eUK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersiPhone 17e
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (28)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus30 fps
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
Apple does not state the maximum refresh rate.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eApple C1X
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3634.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
iPhone 17eRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17e0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 PlusiOS
iPhone 17eiOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
17 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 17e
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score
iPhone 16 Plus: Required display inputs are incomplete.
iPhone 17e: Required display inputs are incomplete.
Explore the sources WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?
Your priorities
Make the comparison fit your life.
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COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs66 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 17e
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 17eWeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
170g
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
160.9 mm
146.7 mm
ColourDiffers
Sources
Ultramarine
Black
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.1″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
1200 nits
Published HDR peak · HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.1-inch OLED; 2532 × 1170; 1200 nits peak (HDR)460 ppi; 800 nits typical. Apple's UK specification does not state a maximum refresh rate.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2796 × 1290
2532 × 1170
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front camera
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Yes
YesOIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront TrueDepth camera only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality crop reach
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
26 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 26 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 15 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 21 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
21 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
MagSafe / Qi2 powerDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
15 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Update policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 26
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 · 6 CPU cores · 4 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK model A3634; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
256 GB
256 GB
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
iPhone 17eApple UK iPhone 17e configurations
Not verified
£699Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3634.
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum refresh rate
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
Not verifiedApple does not state the maximum refresh rate.
8K video recording
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Maximum wired charging power
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
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iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(73.47 × 1) ÷ 1
DisplayNot scored
Required display inputs are incomplete.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable display specifications.
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Manufacturer claim.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone 17e
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score71.6 / 100Selected categories: Battery.
(71.62 × 1) ÷ 1
DisplayNot scored
Required display inputs are incomplete.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable display specifications.
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery71.6 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 26
74.29 × 65% = 48.29Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 48.29 + 23.33 = 71.62
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness1,200 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HDR peak claim; not an outdoor or full-screen measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 17e configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17e exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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