Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16e
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 9 differences across 28 checks. 19 answers are identical.
Apple · 2023
iPhone 15
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3349 mAh
- Launch price
- $799
Apple · 2025
iPhone 16e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £...
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 7.5W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 20W wired, 15W wireless | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 3349 mAh | 4005 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Weight | 171 g | 167 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | No, 60Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.1" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2023, September 22 | 2025, February 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $799 | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 |
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