iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17
2.9 mm taller, 0.15 mm thicker and 10 g heavier.
Quick answer
iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 share an identical width of 71.5 mm, meaning both devices feel the same across an average adult hand. iPhone 17 measures 149.6 mm in height, 7.95 mm in depth, and weighs 177 g, providing a 6.3 in screen. In comparison, iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm in height, 7.8 mm in depth, and weighs 167 g around a 6.1 in display. Both handsets fit measured median men's jeans pockets but neither fits measured median women's jeans pockets. Choosing iPhone 17 provides more display area with a 10 g increase in carry weight, while iPhone 16e remains slightly lighter in a jacket.
- Identical 71.5 mm widths mean both phones feel the same across your grip.
- iPhone 17 provides a 6.3 in screen compared to 6.1 in on iPhone 16e.
- Both fit median men's pockets, while neither fits median women's jeans pockets.
- iPhone 16e saves 10 g of carry weight over iPhone 17.
TRUE SCALE · 1.7 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
16e, 17 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.11 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 177 grams, 10 grams more6.24 ounces, 0.35 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 3.2 cubic centimetres more5.19 cubic inches, 0.20 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 90 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 457 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 1 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 30 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 17 wider than iPhone 16e?
No, iPhone 17 and iPhone 16e have the identical width of 71.5 mm.
How much heavier is iPhone 17 compared to iPhone 16e?
iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, which is 10 g heavier than the 167 g iPhone 16e.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone 16e and iPhone 17?
iPhone 17 has a 6.3 in screen, whereas iPhone 16e has a 6.1 in screen.
Is one-handed use easier on iPhone 16e than iPhone 17?
Both share a 71.5 mm width, but the 146.7 mm height of iPhone 16e makes reaching the top slightly easier than on the 149.6 mm iPhone 17.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 fit in jeans pockets?
iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 both fit measured median men's pockets, but neither phone fits measured median women's pockets.
What is the launch price difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 17?
iPhone 16e launched at 599 USD, while iPhone 17 launched at 799 USD.