Apple iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 10 Pro
Compare Apple iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 10 Pro side by side: Apple A18 (3 nm, 16-core Neural Engine) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm), 48MP vs 48MP camera…
Apple
iPhone 16e
$599
7categories won
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
12categories won
1 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 10 Pro takes the overall win
The OnePlus 10 Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 16e, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 10 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 10 Pro. Choose the 10 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 16e if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
10 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 80W charging.
10 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
10 Pro takes photography with 48MP optics and 3.3x optical telephoto capabilities.
iPhone 16e provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $899.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 16e vs 10 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 | 1440 x 3216Winner |
| Pixel density | 457 ppi | 526 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm, 16-core Neural Engine) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,650,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8120 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision HDR | 8K at 24fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,960 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 gWinner | 201 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmWinner | 8.55 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 18.3 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| OS updates | 6 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 16e | 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $899 |
Apple iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e brings Apple's apex 3nm A18 silicon and full Apple Intelligence generative AI support to a sub-$600 form factor. Featuring an upgraded 48MP 2-in-1 Fusion camera with 2x lossless telephoto cropping, Face ID, USB-C, and class-leading battery endurance, it replaces both legacy SE models and previous base offerings.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Apple A18 (3 nm, 16-core Neural Engine)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 3,960mAh
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh