Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone Air
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 14 differences across 28 checks. 14 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 · 2025
iPhone Air
- Screen size
- 6.5"
- Processor
- Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3149 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 774.97 / € 809.62 / £...
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless | 20W wired |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 3149 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 | 165 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.5" |
| 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 | 2025, February 28 | 2025, September 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 | $ 774.97 / € 809.62 / £ 629.00 / ₹ 119,900 |
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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.