iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16
Same width, 0.9 mm taller and 1 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 comes down to design details and pricing rather than physical handling. iPhone 17e measures 146.7 mm in height, 71.5 mm in width, and 7.8 mm in depth, weighing 169 g. iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall, 71.6 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep, weighing 170 g. Both feature a 6.1 in display and share identical pocket fit: they slide easily into median men's jeans pockets but do not fit median women's jeans pockets. In an average adult hand, the two phones feel virtually indistinguishable to hold. Upgrading between them is not justified by body size or hand feel.
- External measurements are almost identical, differing by less than one millimeter and only 1 g in weight.
- Both fit into median men's jeans pockets but do not fit median women's jeans pockets.
- Both feature 6.1 in screens with comfortable, familiar one-handed reach for an average adult hand.
- A size difference cannot justify upgrading between iPhone 17e and iPhone 16.
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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
17e, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 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 | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 170 grams, 1 grams more6.00 ounces, 0.04 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 | A19 | 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 16 larger than iPhone 17e?
iPhone 16 is 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide, making it slightly taller and wider than iPhone 17e at 146.7 mm by 71.5 mm.
Which phone weighs less, iPhone 17e or iPhone 16?
iPhone 17e weighs 169 g, which is 1 g lighter than iPhone 16 at 170 g.
Do iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 have the same screen size?
Both iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 feature a 6.1 in display.
Can you use iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 with one hand?
Yes, both phones share identical 7.8 mm thickness and nearly identical widths around 71.5 mm and 71.6 mm, making one-handed grip easy for an average adult hand.
Do iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 fit in standard pockets?
Both phones fit into median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits into median women's jeans pockets.
Is iPhone 16 worth the upgrade from iPhone 17e for size alone?
No, iPhone 16 and iPhone 17e have virtually identical dimensions and feel the same in daily use.