Apple iPhone 16e Black 128GB
Apple
79 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 7a Charcoal 128GB
Google
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 16e Black 128GB
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The iPhone 16e receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its performance, battery life, camera quality, and value for money, especially as an open-box or refurbished option. Many note it feels brand new with 100% battery and quick shipping. A few questions remain about carrier compatibility and accessories like the headphone jack, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Long battery life
- Great camera quality
- Good value for money
- Sleek design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Carrier compatibility questions
- Refurbished condition uncertainty
Performance 4
Battery life 5
Camera quality 4
Value for money 4
Shipping speed 2
Carrier compatibility 4
Google Pixel 7a Charcoal 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Compact
Gaming
Flagship
Business
Rugged
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16e | Google Pixel 7a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 chip | Google Tensor G2 |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.04★ | 2.85 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 64 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 1 | 2★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,005 mAh | 4,385 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 20W★ | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wired | Wireless Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | front | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16e Black 128GB
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Google Pixel 7a Charcoal 128GB
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16e
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.