Phone comparison
How the iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 Pro Max compare on the specifications their makers publish, what each one costs refurbished, and what we pay for yours.
The iPhone 16e is £20 less refurbished today.
Apple · Released 2025
£359.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
Apple · Released 2022
£379.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
Spec by spec
They differ on 14 of 27 specifications.
| Specification | iPhone 16efrom £359.99 | iPhone 14 Pro Maxfrom £379.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Display and chip | ||
| Screen size | 6.1in | 6.7in |
| Screen type | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display |
| Resolution | 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | 2796x1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | Not published | 120Hz |
| Chip | A18 chip | A16 Bionic chip |
| Graphics | 4-core GPU | Not published |
| Camera and battery | ||
| Rear camera | 2‑in‑1 camera system 48MP Fusion Main: 26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels | Pro camera system 48MP Main: 24mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP Ultra Wide: 13mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, six‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor): 48mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP 3x Telephoto: 77mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element |
| Main camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| Main camera aperture | ƒ/1.6 | Not published |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Front camera aperture | ƒ/1.9 with autofocus | Not published |
| Video playback | Up to 26 hours | Up to 29 hours(better) |
| Fast charging | 20W | 20W |
| Size and build | ||
| Height | 146.7mm | 160.7mm |
| Width | 71.5mm | 77.6mm |
| Depth | 7.8mm | 7.85mm |
| Weight | 167g | 240g |
| Water resistance | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Build | Aluminium design, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back | Ceramic Shield front, Textured matt glass back and stainless steel design |
| Storage and software | ||
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Software at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 16 |
| Unlocking | Face ID | Face ID |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Safety features | Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite | Not published |
The verdict
Today (13 November) the iPhone 16e costs £20 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max refurbished, even though it is the newer phone.
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128GB · Black · Excellent
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128GB · White · Good
It was great iPhone since I got it always working fine without any problems
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All great and good service thanks.
128GB · Purple · Excellent
I was very happy with the phone, it was in good condition and worked perfectly.
256GB · Gold · Good
My iPhone 14 is working perfectly fine. The only issue is that the battery drains very quickly.
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From our own records
In the last 30 days we paid an average of £155 for a 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max (148 phones). A refurbished iPhone 16e is from £359.99 today. That is about £205 out of pocket.
A 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max has held steady, at about £155 on average.
Envirofone trade-ins and envirofone.com orders, 13 Nov 2025 to 13 Nov 2026. Payouts are averages across every condition, so your own quote depends on the state of your phone.
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