iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e
Same width, 0.9 mm shorter and 3 g lighter.
Quick answer
Choosing between iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e comes down to budget and features rather than size. iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall, 71.6 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep, weighing 170 g. In comparison, iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep, with a weight of 167 g. Both feature a 6.1 in display and share identical 7.8 mm thickness. In daily handling, the 0.9 mm height reduction and 3 g weight difference are imperceptible. Both devices fit easily into men's jeans pockets but neither fits into median women's pockets. The primary distinctions are the notch versus Dynamic Island cutout, battery life, and launch pricing.
- Identical 7.8 mm thickness and matching 6.1 in screens offer indistinguishable everyday handling.
- Both models fit standard men's jeans pockets but fail median women's pocket tests.
- A 3 g weight gap leaves both phones feeling virtually identical in pockets.
- Choosing between these models should depend on price and display cutout, not physical size.
TRUE SCALE · 1.7 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
16, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 167 grams, 3 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.11 ounces less |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 0.6 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.04 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 461 pixels per inch | 457 pixels per inch, 4 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. | 22 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. | 799 dollars | 599 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 16 larger than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 is 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide, making it just slightly larger than iPhone 16e at 146.7 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide.
Which phone is lighter, iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16e is lighter at 167 g, compared to iPhone 16 at 170 g.
Do iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e have the same screen size?
Both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e feature a 6.1 in display.
Can iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e be used one-handed?
Yes, an average adult hand can manage either phone comfortably given their narrow widths of 71.6 mm on iPhone 16 and 71.5 mm on iPhone 16e.
Will iPhone 16 or iPhone 16e fit in women's jeans pockets?
Neither iPhone 16 nor iPhone 16e fits inside median women's jeans pockets, though both easily fit men's pockets.
Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 16e to iPhone 16 for size?
No, upgrading for size is not worthwhile because both phones share identical 7.8 mm depths and virtually indistinguishable dimensions.