iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 73 grams2.57 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) feels markedly lighter and more compact than the 14 Pro Max (paid link), making it easier to live with without losing speed. With a fresher chip, cheaper renewed pricing, and both running the latest software, the 16e is the pragmatic pick unless you truly need the larger display. If you want that larger display in a newer phone, the iPhone 18 Pro Max (paid link) is worth a look.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 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 · 1.3 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 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
14 Pro Max, 16e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 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: 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Pro Max 240 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Pro Max | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.7 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.55 inches less |
| Width | 77.6 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.24 inches less |
| Depth | 7.85 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres less0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 167 grams, 73 grams less5.89 ounces, 2.57 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.9 cubic centimetres5.97 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 16.1 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 29 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 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 599 dollars, 500 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 14.0 mm (0.55 in) shorter, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) narrower, 0.05 mm thinner and 73 g (2.57 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much shorter is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16e is 14 mm shorter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 16e also measures 6.1 mm narrower in width.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16e is 73 g lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
Is the screen on the iPhone 16e smaller than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display. The difference is 0.6 inches.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The smaller dimensions make the device more manageable for an average adult hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 16e is more pocketable. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 16e worth the change for size alone?
Whether upgrading to the iPhone 16e is worth the change for size alone depends on your needs. The iPhone 16e is significantly smaller and lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.