Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 Plus leads overall versus iPhone 17e. Camera: 75.6 vs 65.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Apple iPhone 17e
Best for users who prioritize performance and build.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 6.7"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 1290 x 2796Better | 1170 x 2532 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 1200 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 460 ppiBetter | 457 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 17e leads | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coatingBetter |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.04GHz | 4.26GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1727276 | 2187425 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 3300 | 3600Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 7927 | 9296Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Apple iPhone 17e leads | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads | 1/1.56Better | 1/2.55 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Close match | 10x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Close match | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 Plus generally outperforms iPhone 17e across key categories. Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm) vs Apple A18 (3 nm) This makes iPhone 16 Plus the better choice for most users, though iPhone 17e may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. iPhone 16 Plus offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and build. iPhone 17e excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 167,720 | ≈ Rs 142,240 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17e can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 Plus advantage), Display Protection (Apple iPhone 17e advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus: non-PTA approximately Rs 167,720; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 17e: non-PTA approximately Rs 142,240; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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