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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e

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Quick verdict

  • iPhone 17e leads on performance.
  • iPhone 16e leads on build.
  • iPhone 16e is the cheaper option at ₹59,900.

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

Winners by area

Performance iPhone 17e
Build iPhone 16e

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 16e
iPhone 17e
Display
Display size
6.1"
6.1"
Display type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
2532x1170
2532x1170
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
1,200 nits
Brightness measured as
HDR peak
HDR peak
Performance
Processor
A18
A19
Storage
128 GB
256 GB (better)
Memory options
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
256 GB, 512 GB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
48 MP
Front camera
12 MP
12 MP
Battery
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
iOS
iOS
Software
iOS 18
iOS 26
Build
Weight
167 g (better)
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
Black, White, Soft Pink

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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iPhone 16e

₹59,900

iPhone 17e

₹79,900

Pros and cons

iPhone 16e

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 167 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 16e if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹59,900.

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