Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 15 differences across 28 checks. 13 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPhone 16e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £...
Apple · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4056 mAh
- Launch price
- € 1,449.00 / £ 1,199.00
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 | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 25W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless | 25W wired, 25W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 4056 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Weight | 167 g | 211 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 4x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, February 28 | 2026, September 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 | € 1,449.00 / £ 1,199.00 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.