Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 17: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple iPhone 16e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 wins 6 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedApple iPhone 178185
- CameraApple iPhone 172631
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieApple iPhone 176076
- BatteryApple iPhone 175256
- DisplayApple iPhone 172973
- ConnectivityApple iPhone 176888
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie6060
- Apple iPhone 16e has the bigger battery4,005 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- Apple iPhone 17 charges faster40W vs 20W
- Apple iPhone 16e has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger screen6.3" vs 6.1"
- Apple iPhone 16e is lighter167 g vs 177 g
- Apple iPhone 16e launched cheaper$599 vs $799
- Apple iPhone 17 has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 16 MP
- Apple iPhone 17 has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- Apple iPhone 17 has the faster chipApple A19 vs Apple A18
- Apple iPhone 17 has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Apple iPhone 16e wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Apple iPhone 16e is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Larger battery capacity: 4,005 mAh (+313 mAh more) and Lighter body: 167g (10g lighter in hand).
Larger battery capacity: 4,005 mAh (+313 mAh more) · Lighter body: 167g (10g lighter in hand)
Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 20W · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 1,200 nits
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone 16e or Apple iPhone 17?
Apple iPhone 16e leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Apple iPhone 17 (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,005 mAh (+313 mAh more) and Lighter body: 167g (10g lighter in hand).
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17?
Apple iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery. Apple iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 3692 mAh battery.
How do Apple iPhone 16e and Apple iPhone 17 compare for speed?
Apple iPhone 16e scores 81/100 for performance; Apple iPhone 17 scores 85/100.
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