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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16e

Quick answer

The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone 15, 4 grams0.14 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) lasts notably longer on a charge and runs the faster A18 chip, but you lose MagSafe and the Dynamic Island. The iPhone 15 (paid link) keeps those features at a similar used price, though stock is fading. Go 16e for endurance, or stick with 15 if you need wireless charging.

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Easier one-handedSame

PocketSame

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight15147.6 millimetres5.81 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches171 grams6.03 ounces16e146.7 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.04 inches less71.5 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same167 grams, 4 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.14 ounces less

Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 15, iPhone 16e. Differences are given against iPhone 15.
Specification1516e
Height147.6 millimetres5.81 inches146.7 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.04 inches less
Width71.6 millimetres2.82 inches71.5 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight171 grams6.03 ounces167 grams, 4 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.14 ounces less
Volume82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches81.8 cubic centimetres, 0.6 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.04 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent86 percent, 1 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution1179 × 25561170 × 2532
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA16 BionicA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.20 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars599 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2023Feb 2025
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter, 0.1 mm narrower and 4 g (0.14 oz) lighter than the iPhone 15. The iPhone 15 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 171 g (6.03 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 15

Questions about these phones

how does the size of iPhone 16e compare to iPhone 15

iPhone 16e is 0.9 mm shorter than iPhone 15 but shares the same width and depth.

is iPhone 16e lighter than iPhone 15

iPhone 16e weighs 4 grams less than iPhone 15 though the difference is not usually noticeable.

do iPhone 15 and iPhone 16e have the same screen size

Both phones have a 6.1 inch display with identical pixel density and resolution ratios.

is iPhone 16e easier to use one handed than iPhone 15

The size and weight are similar enough that both phones offer the same one handed ease of use.

will iPhone 16e fit in a women's jeans pocket like iPhone 15

Neither phone fits a median women's jeans pocket but both fit a median men's jeans pocket.

is upgrading from iPhone 15 to iPhone 16e worth it for size alone

No the size difference is minimal so upgrading for physical dimensions alone is not recommended.