iPhone 11 vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 27 grams0.95 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) feels modern in the hand and lasts longer without needing a charge. While the iPhone 11 (paid link) is still updated, its chip is the oldest supported and it is likely next to lose updates. Picking this renewed bundle secures years of performance and battery life that the older phone simply cannot match.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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 11: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
11, 16e shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 150.9 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 11 5.94 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 11 75.7 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 2.98 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 8.30 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 0.33 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 194 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 11 6.84 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 167 grams, 27 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.95 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 13.0 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.79 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 86 percent, 7 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 599 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 4.2 mm (0.17 in) shorter, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 27 g (0.95 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 11
Questions about these phones
How do the sizes of iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e compare?
iPhone 16e is 4.2 mm shorter and 4.2 mm narrower than iPhone 11. Both phones have the same 6.1 inch display size.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16e weighs 167 g while iPhone 11 weighs 194 g. The weight difference of 27 g is noticeable in the hand.
Do iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e have the same screen size?
Both iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e have a 6.1 inch screen. iPhone 16e has a higher pixel density at 460 ppi compared to 326 ppi on iPhone 11.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 11. iPhone 16e is also better suited for small hands due to a smaller body.
Do iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e fit in pocket pockets?
Both iPhone 11 and iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket according to measured medians.
Is upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16e worth it?
Upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16e is worth the change for those who want a smaller body. The iPhone 16e offers modern performance with a more compact design.