I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 — here’s the winner

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However, its missing that extra utility of an ultrawide camera.

Plus, it does add more detail and definition versus the prioriPhone 15.

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Just as a refresher, the iPhone 16e packs a 48MP main camera.

In contrast, the iPhone 16 pairs a similar 48MP main camera with a 12MP ultrawide.

Additionally, both phones feature 12MP TrueDepth selfie cameras.

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Later on, I take a look at their side-by-side comparisons on a monitor to see their differences.

Take for instance the first set of the buildings nearby Bryant Park.

Likewise, they cast the same exposure with the billboard of A Minecraft Move down by Times Square.

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Its not by much, but enough to take notice in most of the other shots.

In fact, I cant find much difference between them including the rest of the shots I captured.

Its a bit much in my opinion, but the amount of saturation appears similar.

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This is the only category with an overwhelming winner.

Take the first set of nighttime photos of the tree in my backyard, which has minimal ambient lighting.

Its the same story for all the rest of the low light photos I captured.

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Between them, the iPhone 16 keeps it more consistent especially towards the right side of the shot.

Beyond that, the colors and clarity of the beach dunes look outstanding between the two.

Meanwhile, the fabric and textures of my jacket are also similar.

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Honestly, its a toss up because theres not one with an overwhelming amount of better shots.

Take for instance the zoom photos of the Wafels and Dinges location at Bryant Park.

You wont get the same utility from the iPhone 16e, theres just no way.

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For the price difference, the ultrawide camera gives me enough reason to recommend it.

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