Apple recently announced the iPhone 16e and the website makes it impossible to really tell what the features are compared to other iPhones. I basically scoured the Internet trying to figure out what the differences are and to make it easy on you, I’ll show you what I found.
Display Comparison
- iPhone 16e: Features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with an edge-to-edge (has a notch, no bezel) design, similar to the iPhone 16.
- iPhone 16: Offers a 6.1-inch display as well, but with additional features like ProMotion technology and Always-On display.
- iPhone 13 mini: Comes with a smaller 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display.
- iPhone SE (3rd Gen): Features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with a massive bezels and a Home button and Touch ID.
Size Comparison
The iPhone 16e is larger than the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE. It’s the same size and slightly lighter than the 16.
| Model | Height (in/mm) | Width (in/mm) | Depth (in/mm) | Weight (oz/g) |
| iPhone 16e | 5.78 / 146.7 | 2.82 / 71.5 | 0.31 / 7.8 | 5.88 / 167 |
| iPhone 16 | 5.78 / 146.7 | 2.82 / 71.5 | 0.31 / 7.8 | 6.02 / 171 |
| iPhone 13 mini | 5.18 / 131.5 | 2.53 / 64.2 | 0.30 / 7.65 | 4.97 / 141 |
| iPhone SE (3rd Gen) | 5.45 / 138.4 | 2.65 / 67.3 | 0.29 / 7.3 | 5.09 / 144 |
Features
Processor
- The 16e uses the A18 chip just like the 16.
- The 13 mini and SE use older A15 chips.
Battery Life
- Up to 26 hours of video playback (similar to the 16).
- The 13 mini and the SE get about 15 hours of video playback.
Design
- The 16e and 16 both have customizable Action Buttons and USB-C ports.
- The mini and the SE use the Lightning port. The SE has a Home Button with Touch ID.
Camera and Price Comparison
| Model | Rear Camera | Price (Starting) |
| iPhone 16e | Single 48MP | $699 |
| iPhone 16 | Dual 48MP + Ultra-Wide | $799 |
| iPhone 13 mini | Dual 12MP Wide + Ultra-Wide | $599 (discontinued) |
| iPhone SE (3rd Gen) | Single 12MP | $429 |
The iPhone 16e’s single 48MP camera is decent for everyday use, but if you’re looking for pro-level photography, the dual-camera system on the iPhone 16 is the better choice.
Summary
The iPhone 16e is a somewhat budget-friendly alternative to the 16… though it’s really only $100 cheaper. It keeps some essential features like the A18 chip, long battery life, and high-quality display but it compromises by getting rid of the camera and ProMotion technology. Its about the same size as the iPhone 16, so it isn’t really a good replacement for the iPhone 13 mini if you’re into small phones.
Final Verdict
The iPhone 13 mini is still the greatest iPhone created of all time.
Disclaimer: I hate Apple products. I hate being stuck in the Apple ecosystem and I only use their products out of necessity. Also, Windows 11 sucks and I’m warming up to the idea that MacOS might be better at this point.