Compare the Apple iPhone 12 - AT&T PREPAID vs Apple iPhone 16e - AT&T PREPAID

Color

Black

Dimensions

Size (inches)

5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29

Size (inches)

5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.1‑inch all‑screen OLED display

Display size (inches)

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

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Camera & video

Aperture

Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view

Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture

Aperture

48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)

Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, optical image stabilization, Hybrid Focus Pixels

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Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Yes

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

iOS

14

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

iOS

18

Subject to change based on future operating system updates

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash

Pay for your ride using Express Transit
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Learn more about Apple Cash

Siri

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more

Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural, contextually relevant, and personal

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AT&T 5G+ supported network bands
n77 C-Band, n260
5G (U.S. and other countries)
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261
5G (U.S. and other countries)
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79
4G LTE
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
4G LTE
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
HD Voice capable
Yes
HD Voice capable
Yes
Wi-Fi Calling capable
Yes
Wi-Fi Calling capable
Yes
Video calling
FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
Video calling
FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi-Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi
Audio calling
FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi-Fi calling
Audio calling
FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi-Fi calling
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Wi-Fi connectivity
Yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi capability
Yes
Wi-Fi capability
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)
NFC with reader mode
Near Field Communication (NFC)
With reader mode
Bluetooth technology
v5.0
Bluetooth technology
5.3
SIM type
Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)
SIM type
Dual SIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)
iPhone 16e uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
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Music player
Apple Music®
Music player
Apple Music®
Supported music formats
AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
Supported music formats
AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial audio playback
Yes
Spatial audio playback
Yes

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