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Apple iPhone 16e vs realme GT 7
Product A: Apple
113 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 16e
Product B: realme
105 of 162 known
112 of 154 fields differ
- 67 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 28 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,200nitsB: 6,000nitsrealme is 5 times higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 4,005mAhB: 6,850mAhrealme is 2,845 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 71.5 × 146.7 mm
- Brealme: 76.1 × 162.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
Announced
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Status
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Available4Press articletuttoandroid.net/news/2025/05/27/realme-gt-7-dream-edition-gt-7t-ufficiali-specifiche-prezzi-promo-italia-1096056Read 7 October 2026Launch article availability explicitly models already purchasable in Italy on Amazon and major retailers. Current Notebookcheck price-and-availability section still identifies exact 256 GB variant sold in EU. Regional China or Dream Edition availability not borrowed.14Retailer pagemediaexpert.pl/smartfony-i-zegarki/smartfony/smartfon-realme-gt-7-5g-12-256gb-6-78-120hz-niebieskiRead 7 October 2026Exact EU Blue 12/256 current product page explicitly says available immediately. Current retail availability corroborates launch availability independently, accessed 7 October 2026.
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple iPhone 17e19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026SIM Card: one nano-SIM and dual eSIM support. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions, not three.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 20269Reviewnotebookcheck.net/realme-GT-7-Smartphone-Review-Killer-value-with-lots-of-AI-features-in-the-upper-mid-range.1047006.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication chapter explicitly says GT 7 can use an eSIM instead of its second physical SIM. Added one active eSIM capacity. The two physical slots remain. eSIM replaces slot 2, not three simultaneous lines. Remembered-profile capacity is unknown. Same international RMX5061 device, not Chinese GT7.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
460.3ppi
450.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
6,000nits1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact peak claim from this model specification, with activation qualifiers retained in its own product-page source note.3Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5gRead 7 October 2026Own product footnote 9: local peak up to 6000 nits under 100000 lux, tested in realme lab. Window/APL size is not published. This is a conditional claim, not sustained full-screen brightness.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9400e1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 16e
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Performance | 4 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.4 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.
Brealme GT 7
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-X4 | 3.4 |
| 3 | Cortex-X4 | 2.85 |
| 4 | Cortex-A720 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
4GHz
3.4GHz
GPU
Arm Immortalis-G7201Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
12GB1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact represented 12 GB installed RAM. Dynamic RAM is virtual storage allocation and is excluded.4Press articletuttoandroid.net/news/2025/05/27/realme-gt-7-dream-edition-gt-7t-ufficiali-specifiche-prezzi-promo-italia-1096056Read 7 October 2026Actual Italian EU launch purchase table explicitly lists 12 GB + 256 GB normal GT7/GT 7T.
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact represented 256 GB nominal marketed storage. EU sold pairing is independently backed by launch purchase reporting.4Press articletuttoandroid.net/news/2025/05/27/realme-gt-7-dream-edition-gt-7t-ufficiali-specifiche-prezzi-promo-italia-1096056Read 7 October 2026Same exact sold pairing, no Dream Edition 16 GB inherited.
Storage type
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 16e
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | 1/2.55" | 0.7 | PDAF | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Single Fusion main camera. The 2x Telephoto is a sensor crop. Generic optical stabilisation is not assumed to be sensor-shift. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB iPhone 16e header identifies its Fusion camera optical format 1/2.55 inch and native pixel pitch 0.7 micrometres. Existing maker aperture and physical lens count remain. No larger iPhone 16 sensor is copied.
Brealme GT 7
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Not available | 1/1.56 inch | 1 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Sony IMX906 |
| Telephoto | 50 | 2 | Not available | 1/2.8 inch | 0.64 | PDAF | Not available | 2× | Samsung S5KJN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 16 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | Not available | Not available | OmniVision OV08D10 |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact lens-specific camera table. Native pixel size stored only when directly named, no binned resolution is counted as another camera.3Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5gRead 7 October 2026Own product camera header expressly names Sony main camera with OIS. No stabilisation inferred for other lenses.10Reviewgsmarena.com/realme_gt_7-review-2833p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Actual global camera table states main PDAF and 2x Samsung JN5 telephoto PDAF. Ultrawide is OmniVision OV08D10, 1/4 inch, 16 mm equivalent, with body text explicitly no autofocus. Existing maker apertures 1.8/2/2.2 retained over reviewer rounded main 1.88. Existing lens-specific maker video rates are not changed by secondary table limitations. Physical modules match exact maker model. No numeric performance result borrowed.
Number of rear cameras
1
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
2×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 16e
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Brealme GT 7
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 16e
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.9 | 1/3.6" | 1 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Secondary Camera header publishes optical format 1/3.6 inch and pixel pitch 1.0 micrometre. Existing maker f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus remain. Unqualified 23 mm focal length is not assigned as a proved 35 mm equivalent.
Brealme GT 7
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.4 | 21 | 1/2.74 inch | 0.8 | Fixed | Sony IMX615 |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 202610Reviewgsmarena.com/realme_gt_7-review-2833p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Actual global front camera table Sony IMX615, 21 mm equivalent. Text explicitly no selfie autofocus. Existing maker aperture f/2.4 retained over reviewer f/2.45 or summary f/2.5. Common named camera hardware, not a new crop lens.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 16e
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Brealme GT 7
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Yes
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.
OReality Audio, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
Microphones
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Network
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Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 band list.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B38, B39, B40, B41, B711Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n711Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact global/international reference NR list. No China-only regional union.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
GPS (L1+L5), BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026Expressly published GNSS signal bands, excludes network assisted positioning.
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, Proximity sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
6,850mAh1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 20262Owner's manualimage01.realme.net/general/20251022/176110099338072472957557248c7b8d57fd26481f3f2.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pack-equivalent minimum capacity explicitly published: DC 7.66 V 3425 mAh equivalent to DC 3.83 V 6850 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
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7,000mAh1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-gt-7-5g/specsRead 7 October 20262Owner's manualimage01.realme.net/general/20251022/176110099338072472957557248c7b8d57fd26481f3f2.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pack-equivalent typical capacity explicitly published: DC 7.66 V 3500 mAh equivalent to DC 3.83 V 7000 mAh.
Rated battery energy
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 16e
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
| Audio playback | 90 |
Brealme GT 7
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026
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In the box
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In the box
iPhone 16e, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.
Phone, USB data cable, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case2Owner's manualimage01.realme.net/general/20251022/176110099338072472957557248c7b8d57fd26481f3f2.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU Quick Guide Standard accessories complete list, excluding mains adapter.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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