Apple
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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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 16 Oct 2026Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17e
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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)
BlackListed configurations: iPhone 16 Plus 256 GB, iPhone 17e 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
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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. 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
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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
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- No telephoto
- iPhone 17e
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
13 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 17eA19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
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
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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 duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.
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 specificationsiPhone 17e
No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 17eUSB-C connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/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.
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.
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
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 7 more verified differences
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.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
iPhone 17e48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
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 17eSuper Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check 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 17eVideo playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
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
All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Plus12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone 17e12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
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.
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 17eWidth: 71.5 mm; Height: 146.7 mm; Depth: 7.80 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17e
Exact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (4)
Storage capacity
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB
iPhone 17e512 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
iPhone 17e512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
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 specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 17eUK A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
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
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 17eModel A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
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 specificationsiPhone 17e
* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsAn exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (44)
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 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
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 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
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.
Main camera optical stabilisation
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.
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 autofocus
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.
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.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Plus30 minutes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
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
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.
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 specificationsiPhone 17e
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e 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.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 PlusFace ID
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.
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.
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.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
iPhone 16 PlusNo
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
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.
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.
Ingress protection claim
iPhone 16 PlusIP68
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 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.
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.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16 Plus0×
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
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.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 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.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16 Plus2×
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
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.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 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.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 PlusOLED
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.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 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.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
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.
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.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Plus2
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
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.
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.
Manufacturer-listed sensors
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eFace ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
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.
Promised update duration
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17e
Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsEvidence 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 specificationsiPhone 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.
Wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusYes
iPhone 17eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
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.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
iPhone 17eNot verified
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 specificationsiPhone 17e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence 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.
2 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs65 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
Manufacturer device mass
WidthDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
77.8mm
71.5mm
Manufacturer width
Thickness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
7.8mm
7.8mm
Manufacturer thickness
Manufacturer device dimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Width: 71.5 mm; Height: 146.7 mm; Depth: 7.80 mmExact selected UK model; axis labels retained.
Manufacturer heightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
160.9 mm
146.7 mm
Manufacturer physical format
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
slab
slab
Manufacturer finishDiffers
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″
Manufacturer marketed display diagonal · Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer display specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
Super Retina XDR display 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi HDR display True Tone Wide colour (P3) Haptic Touch 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-reflective coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously The iPhone 17e display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Native 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
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
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.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
2
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear 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
48MP Fusion camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels Digital zoom up to 10x Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Front camera specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Autofocus with Focus Pixels Retina Flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 5 Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects Animoji and Memoji Night mode Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Spatial Audio and stereo recording Wind noise reduction Audio Mix
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
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
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
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 zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
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.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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
Up-to local video playback · Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer battery and charging claimsDiffers
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.
Video playback Up to 26 hours Video playback (streamed) Up to 21 hours Fast-charge capable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryAll battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
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 around 50% charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
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
Manufacturer update-policy informationDiffers
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 duration is listed in this manufacturer technical source.No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.
Manufacturer 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
Chip and core configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
A19 chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Selected storage; RAM remains unlistedConfiguration
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
512 GB storage; RAM capacity is not listed by the manufacturer.
Exact UK hardware, SIM and cellular specificationConfiguration
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 A3634; Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Dual eSIM support Learn more about eSIM Learn more about travelling with eSIM; Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
Selected nominal storageConfiguration
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
256 GB
512 GB
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
No
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Connector capabilitiesDiffers
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 connector with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
UK model wireless capabilitiesConfiguration
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.
Model A3634 * FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Apple C1X cellular modem 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular .
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
Sources
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
Manufacturer-listed sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Face ID Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
Show unverified (11)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17eNo source recorded
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Physical RAM capacity
Sources
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 listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
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
Sources
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
Sources
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.
Promised update duration
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
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
512 GB · checked 19 Oct 2026
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
Manufacturer marketed diagonal; rounded corners and actual viewable area are described in the complete display specification.
ApplePeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer up-to claim, not measured mixed-use battery life. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2026 using pre-production iPhone 17e units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
AppleClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNot verified
Not published
IP ratingNot verified
Not published
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rateNot verified
Not published
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modulesNot verified
Not published
8K recordingNot verified
Not published
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources2
- Apple UK — literal MHRY4QN/A configurationApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
- Apple UK — iPhone 17e technical specificationsApple · accessed 19 Oct 2026
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