iPhone 16e vs iPhone 18 Pro
0.4 mm wider, 3.3 mm taller and 44 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models comes down to heft and screen area rather than pocket footprint. iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep with a 6.1-inch screen, weighing 167 g. iPhone 18 Pro stands 150 mm tall, 71.9 mm wide, and 8.75 mm thick with a 6.3-inch display, but reaches 211 g. In everyday handling, the 44 g weight difference is immediately noticeable in a pocket or during extended one-handed reading. Both fit into median men's jeans pockets but neither fits median women's jeans pockets. iPhone 16e offers a noticeably lighter carry, while iPhone 18 Pro provides more screen area in a denser chassis.
- iPhone 18 Pro adds 44 g of weight, creating noticeable drag in lightweight pockets.
- iPhone 16e is 0.9500000000000002 mm thinner, making it easier to grip one-handed.
- Both fit median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits median women's jeans pockets.
- iPhone 18 Pro delivers a 6.3-inch screen compared to 6.1 inches on iPhone 16e.
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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
16e, 18 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 211 grams, 44 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.55 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 89 percent, 3 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 Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 18 Pro much heavier than iPhone 16e?
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 g, which is 44 g heavier than the 167 g iPhone 16e.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone 16e and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch display, while iPhone 18 Pro provides a 6.3-inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
iPhone 16e is easier for one-handed use due to its narrower 71.5 mm width and slimmer 7.8 mm depth compared to iPhone 18 Pro at 71.9 mm wide and 8.75 mm deep.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 18 Pro fit into jeans pockets?
Both models fit into median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits into median women's jeans pockets.
How much larger is the body of iPhone 18 Pro than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 18 Pro is 3.3000000000000114 mm taller, 0.4000000000000057 mm wider, and 0.9500000000000002 mm thicker than iPhone 16e.
What is the price difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 16e launched at 599 USD, whereas iPhone 18 Pro launched at 1199 USD.