Compare iPhone 14 vs iPhone 16e

Which one is best for you?

When comparing iPhone 16e and the iPhone 14, you'll notice that they share several features, including an IP68 rating and Face ID. However, there are also some differences between the two.

Similarities

Both models boast a stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, delivering vibrant colours and sharp details for an immersive viewing experience.
Crafted with an aluminium frame and a glass back, these iPhones have a sleek look.
Both models are protected by a Ceramic Shield front.
They have Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps, so you can enjoy high quality videos.
They help you stay connected with Superfast 5G cellular connectivity, allowing you to enjoy fast download and upload speeds.
iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 have an IP68 rating, offering water and dust resistance.
They can assist you during critical moments with their Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, and Roadside Assistance via satellite features.

Differences

iPhone 16e is built for Apple Intelligence, a feature not available on iPhone 14. This advanced technology enhances the user experience by providing smarter and more intuitive interactions.
iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip, while iPhone 14 is equipped with the A15 Bionic chip.
One of the standout features of iPhone 16e is its visual intelligence, which allows the device to learn about your surroundings and provide relevant information – this feature isn’t present in iPhone 14.
In terms of camera capabilities, iPhone 16e boasts a 2 in 1 camera system with a 48-megapixel Fusion camera, delivering great photo quality. In contrast, iPhone 14 features a dual-camera system with a 12-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera.
Battery life is another area where iPhone 16e might be the better option, offering up to 26 hours of video playback, compared to iPhone 14 offering up to 20 hours.
iPhone 16e has a USB-C port, while iPhone 14 retains the traditional Lightning port.
In terms of wireless charging, iPhone 16e supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W, whereas iPhone 14 offers MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W.

To summarise, iPhone 16e brings innovative features, making it a compelling choice for those seeking the latest in smartphone technology. However, iPhone 14 has many similar features, such as its display, connectivity, and durability – choose the one that suits your style.

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Battery
Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging	Non-removable Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging
Body
Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) Splash, water and dust resistant (IP68)	Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and Aluminium design eSIM Splash, water and dust resistant (IP68) Available
Camera
12MP + 12MP	48MP + 12MP
Camera details
12MP (f/1.5, Wide) + 12MP (f/2.4, Ultra Wide) 12MP (f/1.9, TrueDepth) Autofocus with 100% Focus Pixels 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x Sapphire crystal lens cover True Tone flash Photonic Engine Deep Fusion Smart HDR 4 Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Light Mono) Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photographic Styles Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red‑eye correction Auto image stabilisation Burst mode	48MP (f/1.6, Main: 26mm) 12MP (f/1.9, TrueDepth) Advanced red‑eye correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode Deep Fusion Digital zoom up to 10x Hybrid Focus Pixels Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Night mode Panorama (up to 63MP) Photo geotagging Photographic Styles Photonic Engine Portrait Lighting with six effects Portrait mode with Depth Control Sapphire crystal lens cover Smart HDR 5 True Tone flash Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Capacity
128 GB/256 GB	128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
Colour
Yellow / Blue / Purple / Midnight / Starlight / (PRODUCT)RED	White / Black
Connectivity
2G / 3G / 4G / 5G Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth 5.3 GPS with GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou NFC USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector	2G / 3G / 4G / 5G Wi‑Fi 6,802.11ax with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC NFC with reader mode USB Type-C (up to 480Mb/s)
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Display
6.1 inch	6.1 inch
Display details
OLED capacitive touchscreen, Super Retina XDR 2532 x 1170 pixels Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Haptic Touch HDR display True Tone display Wide colour display (P3)	2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Display Zoom Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Haptic Touch HDR display Reachability Super Retina XDR display True Tone Wide color (P3)
Features
Apple Pay Barometer Crash Detection Digital compass Dual ambient light sensors Face ID High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer iBeacon micro-location iCloud cloud service MagSafe Photonic Engine Proximity sensor Siri natural language commands and dictation HEVC/MP4/H.264 and ProRes player	AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos Apple Pay Barometer Dual ambient light sensors Face ID High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Screen sharing Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay Spatial Audio and stereo recording Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Wind noise reduction
Memory
128 GB/256 GB	8 GB RAM/8GB RAM
Platform
iOS 16 Apple A15 Bionic Hexa-core Apple GPU	iOS 18 Apple A18 New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores New 4‑core GPU
Weight
172 g	167 g
Video
K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Night mode Time-lapse QuickTake video Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video (Main) 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 3x Audio zoom True Tone flash Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video	4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps Audio Mix Audio zoom Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Digital zoom up to 6x Night mode Time-lapse Optical image stabilization for video Playback zoom QuickTake video Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Spatial Audio and stereo recording Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Time‑lapse video with stabilization True Tone flash Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Wind noise reduction
WIFI calling
Available	Available
Box Contains
Lightning cable Documentation	USB‑C Charge Cable (1m) Documentation

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