iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16 Plus
6.3 mm wider, 14.2 mm taller and 30 g heavier.
Quick answer
iPhone 17e offers a standard hand feel, while iPhone 16 Plus delivers a large-screen experience. iPhone 17e measures 146.7 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide, making one-handed reach across the 6.1 in display straightforward for an average adult hand. iPhone 16 Plus expands to 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide, which provides extra space on its 6.7 in display for reading but requires two hands for upper-screen reach. Both devices share a depth of 7.8 mm. Carrying iPhone 17e is lighter at 169 g compared to the 199 g weight of iPhone 16 Plus. While both fit into median men's jeans pockets, neither fits inside median women's pockets.
- iPhone 17e is easier to hold with 71.5 mm width versus 77.8 mm.
- iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, adding noticeable heft over the 169 g iPhone 17e.
- The 6.7 in display on iPhone 16 Plus offers more viewing area than 6.1 in.
- Neither phone fits inside median women's jeans 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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
17e, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 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 | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 199 grams, 30 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.06 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 | A19 | 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 899 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 Plus compare?
iPhone 17e measures 146.7 mm by 71.5 mm by 7.8 mm. iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm by 77.8 mm by 7.8 mm.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 17e?
iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, which is heavier than iPhone 17e at 169 g.
Which phone has a larger screen?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 in display, whereas iPhone 17e has a 6.1 in display.
Can iPhone 16 Plus be used with one hand?
At 77.8 mm wide, iPhone 16 Plus generally requires two hands for comfortable operation, while iPhone 17e is narrow enough at 71.5 mm for single-handed use.
Do iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 Plus fit in standard pockets?
Both models fit into median men's jeans pockets, but neither model fits into median women's jeans pockets.
Is switching from iPhone 17e to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
Choosing iPhone 16 Plus gives you an expansive 6.7 in screen, but you take on a taller 160.9 mm body and 199 g of weight.