iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e (2025) followed the iPhone 16 Plus (2024). Below: what separates them and which earns more at resale.

SpeciPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16e
Launch year20242025
ChipA18A18
Display6.7-inch6.1-inch
Model identifieriPhone17,4iPhone17,5
U.S. model number——
Versions offered11
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
CarrierUnlocked, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Other U.S. carrier, Non-U.S. modelUnlocked, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Other U.S. carrier, Non-U.S. model

What is different?

The points that matter when you identify or sell one.

  • Screen: 6.7-inch on one, 6.1-inch on the other.

Which one earns more at resale?

With the same configuration and condition, the iPhone 16 Plus normally earns more.

Memory, storage, grade, battery health and extras all shift the final figure, so price your exact unit.

Sell iPhone 16 Plus Sell iPhone 16e

What moves the price on either one?

Configuration. Extra memory and storage lift the figure; the price check lists only combinations Apple actually built.

Condition. Grades run from Like New to Damaged, and cracked glass or dents cost the most.

Function and battery. Anything needing repair comes off the price, and a battery under 80% health lowers it.

Eligibility. Either one needs to be signed out of its Apple Account, with Find My and Activation Lock off and no lock or lost/stolen flag.

Unsure? Settings > General > About lists the capacity, and "Carrier Lock: No SIM restrictions" means unlocked.

Side-by-side questions

Is the iPhone 16e worth more than the iPhone 16 Plus?

Matched for configuration and condition, the iPhone 16 Plus normally earns more. Memory, storage, grade and included accessories still move each figure, so price both separately. The iPhone price is built from what the same configuration resells for right now, minus only what our technicians would need to fix. Sellers get the identical offer a seller in any other state would, so the on-screen number is a fair yardstick against Apple credit or a private sale.

Which details separate the iPhone 16 Plus from the iPhone 16e?

Look at the model identifier (iPhone17,4 vs iPhone17,5), release year (2024 vs 2025), display (6.7-inch vs 6.1-inch). The Model Name appears under Settings > General > About. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip.