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Head-to-Head: Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Apple iPhone 16e
VS
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Specifications
Apple iPhone 16e
VS
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) | 160.9 mm (6.33 inches) |
| Device Width | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) | 77.8 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow |
| Biometric Security | No | No |
| Display Coverage | 87.1% | 88% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Apple A18 | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4040 MHz | 3460 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 6 (2 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest | - 4 cores at 2.02 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 3.46 GHz: Everest |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Apple A18 GPU | Apple A16 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1490 MHz | 1398 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 640 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~1907 GFLOPS | ~1789.4 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | iOS 18.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) | iOS 17 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 11:59 hr | 13:13 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 15:01 hr | 20:21 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 127 hr | 122 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 114 |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX714 | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 | LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | February 2025 | September 2023 |
| Initial Pricing | $599 | $899 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 71 | 71 |
| Camera Rating | 74* | 87 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 70 | 80 |
| Battery Rating | 81 | 89 |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 80 |
| Overall Review Score | 79* | 82 |
Phone Price Comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
$599.00 USD
EUR
503.58
INR
54,266.23
NGN
810,807.36
JPY
92,624.57
MYR
2,350.30
CNY
4,144.30
ZAR
9,550.22
RUB
46,299.59
GBP
438.71
CHF
459.73
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
$899.00 USD
EUR
755.79
INR
81,444.64
NGN
1,216,887.84
JPY
139,014.17
MYR
3,527.41
CNY
6,219.91
ZAR
14,333.30
RUB
69,488.03
GBP
658.43
CHF
689.98
