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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 16e

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16

A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 16 in Ultramarine, front and rear
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
iPhone 16: Apple A18 · 5-core GPU vs iPhone 16e: Apple A18 · 4-core GPU
Published video playback
iPhone 16: 22 hours vs iPhone 16e: 26 hours
Published audio playback
iPhone 16: 80 hours vs iPhone 16e: 90 hours
Display resolution
iPhone 16: 2556 × 1179 vs iPhone 16e: 2532 × 1170
iPhone 16 first, iPhone 16e second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
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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.

An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only battery can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.

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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 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16
6.1″
iPhone 16e
6.1″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

BOTH PHONES

Matching native reach.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 16
No telephoto
iPhone 16e
No telephoto

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 16

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 1622 hours
iPhone 16e26 hours
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Sources
iPhone 16

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Wireless connectivity

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

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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.

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Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1618 hours
iPhone 16e21 hours
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.

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.

Small physical differences (4)

Dimensions

iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Compared regional model

iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional 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 (33)

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

iPhone 1630 fps
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Battery capacity

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Maximum refresh rate

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

RAM capacity

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Neither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Expandable storage

iPhone 16No
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
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.

Update support

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Action mode recording

iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

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 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Camera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
iPhone 16e

Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.

iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

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 16No
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
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.

Log recording

iPhone 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Macro photography

iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Macro video recording

iPhone 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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 16Yes
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

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 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 161 nits
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

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 162000 nits
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

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 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

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 1625 W
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 166.12 in
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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 16Not verified
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 161000 nits
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16e

No source recorded for this side.

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

US model distinction

iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — US
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 charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
iPhone 16eNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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 16iOS
iPhone 16eiOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16

The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16Up to 22 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 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

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
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

The separately listed playback and charging-endpoint claims account for these figures. The positive Qi wording remains here; it does not establish support for or absence of the other source's MagSafe/Qi2 modes or power limits. Read the complete claims and equipment conditions.

28 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 16 iPhone 16e
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

iPhone 16: Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.

iPhone 16e: Required display inputs are incomplete.

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Full specifications

All specs77 specificationsiPhone 16iPhone 16e
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
71.5mm
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
7.8mm
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
146.7 mm
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
slab
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
White
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
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.
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
460 ppi
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
2532 × 1170
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
1200 nits
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto 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.
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
1
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
Yes
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
Yes
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
Fixed f/1.6
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
Sources
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
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
22 hours
Published video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
26 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
Yes
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
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
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
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.
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
Not verified
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
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
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
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
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.
US model distinction
Sources
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
OLED
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Face ID
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Yes
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Apple C1
Headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
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Apple iPhone 16

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score64.2 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(64.19 × 1) ÷ 1

DisplayNot scored

Apple publishes 460 ppi and a 2,000-nit outdoor peak, but the checked primary specifications do not give a numeric internal-display refresh rate. The v1 display score is withheld because that required input is unverified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Verified maximum internal-display refresh rate.

CameraNot scored

Verified lens and video capabilities remain visible. A complete audit of the four pro-workflow inputs required by the v1 model is not included, so no camera score is inferred.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery64.2 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because manufacturer test methods differ.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 22
62.86 × 65% = 40.86

Apple's up-to 22-hour local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Test methods differ across manufacturers.

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

Derived from Apple's up-to-50%-in-around-30-minutes claim using a 20W-or-higher USB-C adapter. This is not a sustained charging measurement.

Apple Support UK

Category score = 40.86 + 23.33 = 64.19

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independently measured CPU, GPU or sustained-performance results are included in this official-spec entry.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

LongevityNot scored

The checked Apple UK material does not publish a fixed model-specific duration of software support.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Apple
Width71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

Apple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

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

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Support UKApple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple Support UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Apple Support UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
  1. iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 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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