The iPhone 16e is now available at an effective price of just Rs 51,199 on Croma, thanks to a limited-time bank offer. While the listed price remains at Rs 57,199 — close to its usual selling price — you can avail a flat Rs 6,000 instant discount using leading bank credit cards like Kotak, ICICI, and Axis.
Performance Comparison
Here’s how the iPhone 16e fares against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and Google Pixel 9a:
AnTuTu Scores
| Smartphone | Overall | CPU | GPU | Memory | UX |
| iPhone 16e | 1,405,699 | 366,516 | 460,423 | 225,901 | 352,859 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus | 1,593,609 | 412,649 | 573,082 | 317,726 | 290,152 |
| Pixel 9a | 983,487 | 218,739 | 403,502 | 180,091 | 181,155 |
Geekbench Scores
| Smartphone | Single-core | Multi-core |
| iPhone 16e | 3194 | 7868 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus | 2044 | 6406 |
| Pixel 9a | 1570 | 3500 |
The iPhone 16e holds a strong position in Geekbench scores, especially in single-core performance, making it great for everyday tasks and longevity.
Final Verdict
If you’re eyeing an iPhone with the latest Apple Intelligence features but don’t want to spend a fortune, the iPhone 16e is an excellent choice at Rs 51,199.
Prefer a clean Android experience and want to save even more? The Pixel 9a is a great pick with decent performance and Google’s software perks.
But if battery life and a complete Samsung flagship experience under Rs 1 lakh matter more, then the Galaxy S25 Plus stands out as a fantastic deal.
