iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 Plus
6.3 mm wider, 14.2 mm taller and 32 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between these two models comes down to screen area versus pocket convenience. iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide, making one-handed reach practical for an average adult hand. iPhone 16 Plus expands to 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide, providing a 6.7 in display for reading and media at the expense of easy thumb reach across the glass. Both phones share a 7.8 mm depth, but iPhone 16e weighs 167 g compared to 199 g for iPhone 16 Plus. Each model fits into median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits median women's jeans pockets.
- iPhone 16e allows easier one-handed thumb reach across its 71.5 mm wide body.
- iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7 in screen but adds 32 g of weight.
- Both devices share an identical 7.8 mm depth and fit only median men's 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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
16e, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 199 grams, 32 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.13 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 457 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 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 | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Plus compare?
iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm by 71.5 mm by 7.8 mm, while iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm by 77.8 mm by 7.8 mm.
What is the weight difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16e weighs 167 g, which makes it 32 g lighter than the 199 g iPhone 16 Plus.
How much larger is the screen on iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 in display, whereas iPhone 16e has a 6.1 in display.
Can an average adult hand use iPhone 16 Plus with one hand?
The 77.8 mm width of iPhone 16 Plus makes one-handed reach difficult, whereas the 71.5 mm width of iPhone 16e is much easier to manage.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Plus fit into jeans pockets?
Both phones fit into median men's jeans pockets, but neither phone fits into median women's jeans pockets.
Is upgrading to iPhone 16 Plus worth the price increase for size alone?
iPhone 16 Plus costs 899 USD compared to 599 USD for iPhone 16e, offering a larger screen and 27 h of video playback versus 26 h.