| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Apple iPhone SE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $599 | $399 |
| Released | Feb 2025 | April 2020 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Current price | Apple, Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 18.3 | iOS 13 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.3.1 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1″ | 4.7″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2532×1170 | 1334×750 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 457 PPI | 326 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10 | ❌ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 4 cores | Apple GPU, 4 cores |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.04 GHz | 2.65 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 512 | 64 | 128 | 256 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | ❌ | ❌ |
| Telephoto | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | 2× | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 7 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | ❌ |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | ❌ |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 25/30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano (USA: none) | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ China only | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3279 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ~27 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging? | 7.5 Watt | 7.5 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Above screen |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Special design features? | Action button | Home button with touch ID, Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Black, White | Black, White, Red |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.67×7.15×0.78 | 13.84×6.73×0.73 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.78×2.81×0.31 | 5.45×2.65×0.29 |
| Weight (gram): | 167 | 148 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.89 | 5.22 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-A to Lightning |
| Charger? | ❌ | USB-A |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA) | Earbuds, SIM tool, Apple stickers |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408, iPhone17,5 | A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Apple.com |
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