Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16e
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $599 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1200 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | MagSafe, Qi |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $599 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm | 71.5 mm × 146.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2532 × 1170 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1200 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | MagSafe, Qi |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
iPhone 16e
0.9 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S24
0.2 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Weight
Very similar weight
Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16e Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S24
Strengths
- Compact, one-handed-friendly size that still feels modern in 2026
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance that has not aged noticeably
- Seven-year OS and security update commitment through 2031
Compromises
- 4,000mAh battery was modest at launch and shows its age most clearly
- Camera hardware unchanged since the Galaxy S23 generation
- Shutter lag and low-light softness remain unresolved
iPhone 16e
Strengths
- Strong battery reports for a compact iPhone
- Light 167 g weight with excellent handling
- A18 performance for everyday tasks
Compromises
- No native MagSafe support
- 60Hz display and notch-era front design
- Single rear camera limits framing options