Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17e
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 17e
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 17e
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 17e
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 17e
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 17e
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 17e
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2556 | 2532 |
| Resolution Width | 1179 | 1170 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 1200 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2. Anti-reflective coating |
| Screen-to-body | 86.8 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 26.3 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 17e +12%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 17e +15%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 17e +14%| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,300 | 3,700 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,000 | 9,200 |
| AnTuTu | 1,750,000 | 2,000,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 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. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 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 |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3561 | 4005 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) |
| Height (mm) | 147.6 | 146.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 170 | 169 |
| Width (mm) | 71.6 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2026, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 11 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287 | — |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17e are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 17e is 5% cheaper at 155,000 DZD versus 164,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 16, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 17e packs a 4005 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 17e posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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