iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16e
6.3 mm narrower, 14.2 mm shorter and 32 g lighter.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models comes down to display space versus pocket comfort. iPhone 16 Plus gives you a large 6.7 in screen with a 1290 × 2796 resolution, ideal for reading and media, but its 160.9 mm height and 77.8 mm width demand two hands for most tasks. iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide, making one-handed grip much easier. Both share an identical 7.8 mm depth, yet iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g compared to the lighter 167 g of iPhone 16e. Both fit measured men's jeans pockets but neither fits women's median pockets, while iPhone 16 Plus costs 899 USD compared to 599 USD for iPhone 16e.
- iPhone 16e is 32 g lighter and significantly easier to balance with an average adult hand.
- iPhone 16 Plus provides an expansive 6.7 in screen for reading, compared to 6.1 in on iPhone 16e.
- Both devices share the same 7.8 mm depth, maintaining a slim profile in pockets.
- Neither phone fits women's median jeans pockets, though both easily fit men's median pockets.
TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
16 Plus, 16e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 167 grams, 32 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.13 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 457 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 599 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of iPhone 16 Plus compare to iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm tall, 77.8 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep, while iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep.
Is iPhone 16e much lighter than iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16e weighs 167 g, making it noticeably lighter to hold than iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g.
How much larger is the screen on iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 in display with 1290 × 2796 resolution, whereas iPhone 16e has a 6.1 in screen with 1170 × 2532 resolution.
Can iPhone 16 Plus be used comfortably with one hand?
With a width of 77.8 mm, iPhone 16 Plus generally requires two hands, while the 71.5 mm width of iPhone 16e is manageable one-handed.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16e fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit inside measured men's jeans pockets, but neither phone fits median women's jeans pockets.
What is the price difference between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 Plus launched at 899 USD, while iPhone 16e has a launch price of 599 USD.