iPhone 13 vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone 13, 7 grams0.25 ounces lighter.
You won’t feel the physical change between the iPhone 13 on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 16e (paid link); they share the same body size. The real difference is the battery and chip, with the newer phone offering noticeably longer use and modern performance. For most buyers, the newer model is the better choice unless budget is the main constraint.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
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from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 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 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
13, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13
from $799 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: 13 146.7 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 5.78 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 13 71.5 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 2.81 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 7.65 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 0.30 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 174 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 13 6.14 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 167 grams, 7 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.25 ounces less |
| Volume | 80.2 cubic centimetres4.90 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 1.6 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.10 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 86 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 19 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 599 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 7 g (0.25 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 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 13
Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 16e size compare to the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 16e has the same height and width as the iPhone 13. It is 0.15 mm thicker but weighs 7 grams less.
Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams while the iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams. The 7 gram difference is generally not noticeable in daily use.
Do the iPhone 13 and iPhone 16e have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch display with identical resolution and pixel density. The screen-to-body ratio is also the same for both models.
Is the iPhone 16e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 13?
Both phones have the same grip dimensions, so one-handed ease is the same. The iPhone 16e does not offer better handling for small hands.
Will the iPhone 16e fit in a jeans pocket like the iPhone 13?
Both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 16e worth upgrading to from the iPhone 13 based on size?
The physical size is nearly identical, so this is a size only upgrade that depends on your needs. The iPhone 16e offers better battery life but the same grip feel.