The iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip, but there’s one difference between its GPU and the version in the chip that powers the iPhone 16. While the iPhone 16 has a 5-core GPU, the iPhone 16E has a 4-core GPU.
New Geekbench results for the iPhone 16e reveal just how much of a performance impact buyers can expect with this purchase…
The Geekbench results were spotted by MySmartPrice this morning. In testing, the iPhone 16e scored 24,188 points in graphic testing. This is around 13% lower than graphics test results from the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
As we’ve explained before, there’s little chance anyone buying the iPhone 16e will notice this missing GPU core. Performance will still be a notable improvement for people upgrading from older -generation iPhone models.
In addition to revealing GPU performance, this Geekbench result also confirms that the iPhone 16e features 8GB of RAM. This should ensure longevity for iPhone 16e buyers as well as continued full support for Apple Intelligence.
Finally, MySmartPrice also points to a regulatory filing in China that suggests the iPhone 16e will support USB-C fast-charging up to 29W. This is in line with testing for the iPhone 16, which tops out at around 30W for wired charging via USB-C. We’ll have to do some additional testing to confirm that the iPhone 16e will actually be able to reach that peak charging speed of 29W, but this regulatory filing is good confirmation that it will.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 16e will charge at 7.5W speeds when using Qi wireless charging. The device doesn’t feature support for MagSafe.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 and pre-orders begin today. The first orders will arrive on Friday, February 28. Are you planning to place an order? Let us know down in the comments.
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