Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 17e scores 6.7 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 16e scores 6.5. The Apple iPhone 17e leads in performance, battery and value for money. The Apple iPhone 17e is the newer phone, announced Mar 2, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Apple iPhone 17e
- Newer model Mar 2, 2026 vs Feb 19, 2025
- Faster wireless charging 15 W vs 7.5 W
Why choose the Apple iPhone 16e
- Lighter 167 g vs 169 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Overall
6.7
6.5
Display
6.5
6.5
Performance
8.3
7.9
Camera
5.9
5.9
Battery
5.7
5.2
Design
8.7
8.7
Value for money
5.1
4.6
Display
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Size
6.1 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Super Retina XDR
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1170 × 2532 px
1170 × 2532 px
Pixel density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
1,200 nits
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield
Performance
Cameras
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.6
48 MP, f/1.6
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Rear cameras
1
1
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Capacity
4,005 mAh
4,005 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Wireless charging
15 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Dimensions
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
169 g
167 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
None
None
3D face unlock
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Black, White, Soft Pink
Black, White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
OS at launch
iOS 26
iOS 18
Launch and price
Spec
Apple iPhone 17eApple iPhone 16e
Announced
Mar 2, 2026
Feb 19, 2025
Released
Mar 11, 2026
Feb 28, 2025
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$599
$599
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