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
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone Duo
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- iPhone 16e: Apple A18 · 4-core GPU vs iPhone Duo: Apple A20 Pro · 7 GPU cores
- Rear 4K recording maximum
- iPhone 16e: 60 fps vs iPhone Duo: 120 fps
- Time to around 50% charge
- iPhone 16e: 30 minutes vs iPhone Duo: 20 minutes
- Wireless connectivity
- iPhone 16e: Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC vs iPhone Duo: Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Apple256 GB
iPhone Duo
7.6″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Night Sky · UK A3720 · dual eSIM · MK2E4QN/ARelease: 23 Oct 2026Full product profile
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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.
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 Duo
1.5″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16e
- 6.1″
- iPhone Duo
- 7.6″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
BOTH PHONES
Matching native reach.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16e
- No telephoto
- iPhone Duo
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
PER-DISPLAY CLAIMS
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16e
- Up to 26h
- iPhone Duo
- 31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
23 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone DuoApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Rear 4K recording maximum
In Visual factsiPhone 16e60 fps
iPhone Duo120 fps
Sources
iPhone 16e
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsKeep 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.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16e30 minutes
iPhone Duo20 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16e
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 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
iPhone DuoMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16e6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
iPhone DuoMain: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone Duo
Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
iPhone DuoWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Sources
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.
Show 17 more verified differences
Update support
iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone DuoNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
Sources
iPhone 16e
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16eiOS 26
iPhone DuoiOS 27.1
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone DuoUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Sources
iPhone 16e
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and 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
iPhone DuoUp to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Device unlock
iPhone 16eFace ID
iPhone DuoTouch ID in the side button
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16eApple C1
iPhone DuoApple C2
Sources
iPhone Duo
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
iPhone 16eNo
iPhone DuoYes
Sources
iPhone 16eiPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
iPhone 16eslab
iPhone Duofoldable
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone DuoOuter: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Pixel density
iPhone 16e460 ppi
iPhone Duo430 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16e1
iPhone Duo2
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16e6.1 in
iPhone Duo7.6 in
Sources
iPhone 16e
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dimensions
iPhone 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone DuoClosed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height (foldable measured folded)
iPhone 16e146.7 mm
iPhone Duo117.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Thickness (foldable measured folded)
iPhone 16e7.8 mm
iPhone Duo11.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16e167 g
iPhone Duo254 g
Sources
iPhone 16e
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width (foldable measured folded)
In Visual factsiPhone 16e71.5 mm
iPhone Duo84.1 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone DuoUK model A3720; eSIM only
Sources
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 identifiersiPhone Duo
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (37)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published video playback
iPhone 16e26 hours
iPhone Duo31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsThe recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16e
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stylus support
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoApple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple announces iPhone DuoEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16e90 hours
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 16e2532 × 1170
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16e1200 nits
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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 16eUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16e256 GB storage
iPhone DuoRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Open thickness
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo5.2 mm
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.
Open width
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo164.6 mm
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.
Outer display
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
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.
Panel technology
iPhone 16eOLED
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo3000 nits
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo0
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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 16eYes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 16e21 hours
iPhone Duo26 hours (inner display)
Sources
iPhone 16e
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsThe recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.
Typical use
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo24 hours
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoUS model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
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.
8K recording
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
iPhone Duo25 W
Sources
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs73 specificationsiPhone 16eiPhone Duo
iPhone 16eiPhone DuoWeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
254g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
84.1mm
Closed width
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
11.3mm
Closed thickness
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Closed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
117.8 mm
Form factorDiffers
Sources
slab
foldable
ColourDiffers
Sources
White
Night Sky
Open width
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
164.6 mm
Open thickness
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
5.2 mm
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
7.6″
Inner display size · Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
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.
3000 nitsPublished outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
430 ppi
Inner pixel density
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120HzAdaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
Main: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
2532 × 1170
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
1200 nits
Not verified
Outer display
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Native telephoto reach
Sources
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.
No dedicated lensNo dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Front camerasDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Outer: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main (including its 2× mode); the Ultra Wide lists no OIS.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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 DuoNo 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 DuoNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsOuter 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
2×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
0The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 hoursPublished video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
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.
Up to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
26 hours (inner display)Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
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.
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Typical use
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
24 hoursApple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 27.1
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK 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.
UK model A3720; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ConnectionsDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Biometric authenticationDiffers
Sources
Face ID
Touch ID in the side button
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Cellular modemDiffers
Sources
Apple C1
Apple C2Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Announced
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Not verified
2026-09-09
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Not verified
2026-10-16
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Not verified
2026-10-23
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
iPhone DuoApple UK iPhone Duo, 256 GB, Night Sky
Not verified
£1,999Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
US specification difference
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
US model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Stylus support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Show unverified (11)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 is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16e
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 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.
AppleClaimed video playback26 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 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.
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 modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone Duo
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight254 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density430 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,999.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Duo, 256 GB, Night SkyApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone DuoApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
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