iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16
Same width, 0.9 mm taller and 3 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 does not come down to physical size. Both phones feature a 6.1 inches screen and an identical depth of 7.8 mm. iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm in height and 71.5 mm in width, weighing 167 g. iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall, 71.6 mm wide, and weighs 170 g. In daily handling, the 3 g weight difference and fractional millimeter dimensional variances are undetectable. Both fit comfortably into men's median jeans pockets, but neither fits median women's jeans pockets. The primary differences lie in features: iPhone 16e offers 26 hours of video playback at 599 USD with a notch cutout, whereas iPhone 16 offers 22 hours of video playback at 799 USD with Dynamic Island.
- Identical 6.1 inches screens ensure nearly indistinguishable one-handed reach across both devices.
- A 3 g weight gap leaves both phones feeling identical in light pockets.
- Both models fit median men's pockets, but neither slides into women's median jeans pockets.
- iPhone 16e delivers longer battery life for a lower launch price of 599 USD.
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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
16e, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 170 grams, 3 grams more6.00 ounces, 0.11 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 0.6 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.04 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 457 pixels per inch | 461 pixels per inch, 4 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| 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. | 26 hrs | 22 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. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 16 larger than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide, making it slightly taller and wider than iPhone 16e at 146.7 mm by 71.5 mm, though both share a 6.1 inches screen.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 compared to iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, which is 3 g heavier than iPhone 16e at 167 g.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 have different screen sizes?
Both iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 feature a 6.1 inches display, though iPhone 16 uses Dynamic Island while iPhone 16e uses a notch cutout.
Is one-handed use easier on iPhone 16e than iPhone 16?
One-handed use feels identical because iPhone 16e has a width of 71.5 mm and iPhone 16 has a width of 71.6 mm.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit inside median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits within median women's jeans pockets.
Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 16e to iPhone 16 for size?
Upgrading for size alone makes no sense, as both share a 6.1 inches display and a depth of 7.8 mm.