Apple iPhone 16e
$599
Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1,299
| iPhone 16e | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 599 | USD 1,299 |
| Battery | 4005 mAh | 5391 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 20 | N/A |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" • Super Retina XDR OLED • 60Hz | 6.9" • OLED • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 18MP |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 27 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 700 cheaper
iPhone 16eUSD 599
vsiPhone 18 Pro MaxUSD 1,299
RAM
4 GB more RAM
iPhone 18 Pro Max12 GB RAM
vsiPhone 16e8 GB RAM
Storage
2× more storage
iPhone 18 Pro Max256 GB
vsiPhone 16e128 GB
Battery
35% larger battery
iPhone 18 Pro Max5,391 mAh
vsiPhone 16e4,005 mAh
Performance
Different chipsets
iPhone 16eApple A18
vsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro
Display
Larger120Hz
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9″ · 120Hz
vsiPhone 16e6.1″ · 60Hz
Build
82 g lighter
iPhone 16e167 g
vsiPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
Lower priceApple iPhone 16e
Much lower purchase priceUSD 599
Lighter build167 g
Smaller 6.1-inch display6.1″
Best if you want
More hardwareApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
More RAM and storage12 GB RAM · 256 GB
Larger battery5,391 mAh
Larger 120Hz display6.9″ · 120Hz
What CompareTab says about Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers more RAM, storage, battery capacity and a smoother display than iPhone 16e, with 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, a 5391 mAh battery versus 4005 mAh, and a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. It also adds a higher-resolution front camera (18 MP versus 12 MP), an ultrawide rear camera, and a telephoto rear camera. Apple iPhone 16e, however, is around $700 cheaper, lighter at 167 g versus 249 g, and thinner at 7.8 mm versus 8.75 mm. The main trade-off is the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s extra RAM, storage, battery capacity, smoother display, and camera features versus the iPhone 16e’s lower price and lighter, thinner build.
