Apple iPhone 16e alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16e

Apple iPhone 16e
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A18
3 nm
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4005 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
2x4.04 GHz
4x2.20 GHz
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
In this comparison, the Apple iPhone 16e with the Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
The Apple iPhone 16e offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. When it comes to security updates, Apple iPhone 16e leads with 7 years of support.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. Moreover, Nothing Phone (3a) offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. Nothing Phone (3a) also has a brighter display with 3000 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16e has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Nothing Phone (3a) has a larger 5000 mAh battery for longer usage. Nothing Phone (3a) supports faster wired charging at 50W. Apple iPhone 16e supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Nothing Phone (3a) lacks this feature.
Apple iPhone 16e offers better water and dust resistance with an IP68 rating.