The smartphone market is heating up with the impending arrival of two contenders vying for the attention of budget-conscious consumers: the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G and the Apple iPhone 16e. Both devices aim to deliver flagship-level features at a more accessible price point, making them compelling options for users seeking value without compromising performance.

Pricing and Availability in India

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S25 FE on September 4, 2025. The price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G is expected to be under Rs. 60,000 in India. In the US, the device could debut at around $650. While not yet officially confirmed, industry reports suggest the S25 FE will be available in four color options: Navy, Jet Black, White, and Icy Blue.

The iPhone 16e was announced on February 19, 2025, and released on February 28, 2025. The iPhone 16e starts at $599 for the base model.

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G may look slightly similar to the Galaxy S25 model. The device will have flat sides and round edges, and will be protected with armor aluminum frame for a premium look. The rear side will have a glass protection, bringing new colors: Navy Blue, Jetblack, White, and Keyblue. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The iPhone 16e features a design that mirrors the sleek iPhone 14. The iPhone 16e now features a bigger 6.1-inch OLED display. It keeps the notch (that small space at the top for sensors) and sticks with a 60 Hz refresh rate. It offers 800 nits of typical brightness and 1200 nits of peak brightness. The iPhone 16e is available in black and white.

Performance and Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is likely to be powered by the Exynos 2400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The Galaxy S25 FE will use the Exynos 2400, a 4nm FineFET technology chipset.

The iPhone 16e is powered by Apple's A18 chip, the same one found in the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. The iPhone 16e comes with 8 GB of RAM and starts at 128 GB of storage.

Camera Capabilities

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G may feature a triple camera setup, potentially including a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

The iPhone 16e has a 2-in-1 rear 48 MP Fusion camera with a single lens. The iPhone 16e has a 12MP front camera.

Battery and Software

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G is likely to house a 4,900mAh battery, with 45W wired charging and wireless charging support. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is expected to run Android 16 with Samsung's One UI 8 interface.

The iPhone 16e has a video playback duration up to 26 hours and an audio playback duration up to 90 hours. The iPhone 16e was originally supplied with iOS 18.3. The iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence.