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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17e

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Quick verdict

  • iPhone 16 leads on display.
  • iPhone 17e leads on performance.
  • iPhone 17e is the cheaper option at ₹79,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display iPhone 16
Performance iPhone 17e

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 16
iPhone 17e
Display
Display size
6.1"
6.1"
Display type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
2556x1179
2532x1170
Peak brightness
2,000 nits (better)
1,200 nits
Brightness measured as
—
HDR peak
Performance
Processor
A18
A19
Storage
128 GB
256 GB (better)
Memory options
128 GB
256 GB, 512 GB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
48 MP
Ultra-wide camera
12 MP
—
Front camera
12 MP
12 MP
Battery
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
—
iOS
Software
—
iOS 26
Build
Weight
170 g
170 g
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Colours
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, White, Soft Pink

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Price and availability

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iPhone 16

₹89,900

iPhone 17e

₹79,900

Pros and cons

iPhone 16

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 170 g
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

iPhone 17e

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 170 g
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

Which should you buy?

iPhone 17e if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹79,900.

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