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Apple iPhone 17e vs realme 16 5G

On the EU energy label the realme 16 5G comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Apple iPhone 17e 31/100, realme 16 5G 55/100.

Apple iPhone 17erealme 16 5G
Energy classAA
Durability score31/10055/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Battery endurance per charge45 h72.8 h
Battery lasts at least1,000 charge cycles1,600 charge cycles
Battery capacity4,005 mAh6,370 mAh
Drops survived without defect180180
Drop reliability classBB
Repairability index2.79/53.21/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP68IP68
Scratch resistanceMohs 5Mohs 6
User-replaceable batteryNoYes
FoldableNoNo
Charging power5 W5 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Spare parts—priority parts listed
Model numbersA3634RMX5171

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.