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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16e

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 16 Oct 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro

6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium, official front and rear product view
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 16e

6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · White · UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16e in White, official front and rear product view
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.

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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.

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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.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Main camera aperture

A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.

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iPhone 16e

32 g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 16 Pro
199g
iPhone 16e
167g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

iPhone 16 Pro

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″
iPhone 16e
6.1″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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.

Rear 4K recording maximum

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Pro120 fps
iPhone 16e60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Pro27 hours
iPhone 16e26 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Pro48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Show 11 more verified differences

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

The 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.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16 ProUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16 ProUp to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Dedicated telephoto magnification

iPhone 16 Pro5×
iPhone 16e0×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

US A3083 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 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 16e

US A3212 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 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16e

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 ProNot verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16e

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.

Always-On display

iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 ProNot verified
iPhone 16eApple C1
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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 ProNot verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16e

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.

LiDAR scanner

iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log video recording

iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e

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 ProYes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16e2×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16e

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 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16 ProUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro7.5 W
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

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 ProNot verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16e

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 Pro25 W
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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 ProiOS
iPhone 16eiOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16e

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

23 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16e
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

iPhone 16 Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

iPhone 16e: Required display inputs are incomplete.

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WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs68 specificationsiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16e
WeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
Width
Sources
71.5mm
71.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
7.8mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mm
146.7 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Black Titanium
White
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206
2532 × 1170
HDR peak brightnessDiffers
Sources
1600 nits
1200 nits
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
3
1
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Front camera
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Main camera apertureDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.78
Fixed f/1.6
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Camera Control
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
26 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple 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 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Published audio playbackDiffers
Sources
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
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 fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo 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
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Not verified
Update support
Sources
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.
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.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3083 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 A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
No
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
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
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
Sources
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
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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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(79.67 × 0 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 1

Display79.7 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

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 coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category 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.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published 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 confidenceAppleApple
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.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 16e

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 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 coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 26
74.29 × 65% = 48.29

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category 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
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Apple
Claimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published 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 confidenceAppleApple
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.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. 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.

Apple
Claimed 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.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
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