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Apple iPhone 16e vs Realme 14 Pro Lite

What iPhone 16e does better (13) and where 14 Pro Lite wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPhone 16e
Apple · 2025iPhone 16e
8.0Score
13 advantages≈ $280
vs
Realme 14 Pro Lite
Realme · 202514 Pro Lite
8.6Score
12 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
6.7Display8.6
7.6Camera8.4
3.0Battery7.9
9.5Features6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPhone 16e14 Pro Lite
71.5 × 146.77.873.9 × 161.38.2
iPhone 16e14 Pro LiteDifference
Height146.7 mm161.3 mm−14.6 mm
Width71.5 mm73.9 mm−2.4 mm
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm−0.4 mm
Weight167 g188 g−21 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPhone 16e better than 14 Pro Lite?

  1. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. Wireless chargingYes · 14 Pro Lite: No
  3. NFCYes · 14 Pro Lite: No
  4. CPU frequency4.04 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+68%
  5. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  6. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  7. eSIMYes · 14 Pro Lite: No
  8. Pixel density460 ppi vs 394 ppi+17%
  9. Weight167 g vs 188 g+13%
  10. Process3 nm vs 4 nm+33%
  11. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.9+19%
  12. Resolution (width)1,170 px vs 1,080 px+8%

Why is 14 Pro Lite better than iPhone 16e?

  1. Wired charging20 W vs 45 W2.2×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Battery capacity4,005 mAh vs 5,200 mAh+30%
  4. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 2,000 nits+67%
  5. Selfie camera12 MP vs 32 MP2.7×
  6. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  7. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  8. Ultra-wide cameraNo · iPhone 16e: Yes
  9. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.7″+10%
  10. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  11. Charged in 30 min50% vs 56%+12%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio86% vs 90.6%+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple iPhone 16eApple iPhone 16e≈ $2808.0
Design
Weight167 g188 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm
Height146.7 mm161.3 mm
Width71.5 mm73.9 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlass—
Ingress protectionIP68IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Glass protectionCeramic Shield glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursBlack, WhiteGlass Gold, Glass Purple
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
PanelSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,170 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,532 px2,412 px
Pixel density460 ppi394 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits
Measured brightness799 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86%90.6%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetApple A18Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process3 nm4 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency4.04 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 710
AnTuTu score1,401,105—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)8,224—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,850—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/1.95"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera12 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,005 mAh5,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-Ion—
Active use (test)11.9 h—
Wired charging20 W45 W
Charged in 30 min50%56%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite messagingYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.7 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensor—Under display
3D face unlockYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)1.48 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchiOS 18.3.1Android 14
PlatformiOSAndroid
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle41 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classC—
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