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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16e

Quick answer

The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro, 32 grams1.13 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) is the sensible pick for most. It sells as new for well under the renewed iPhone 16 Pro (paid link), stays lighter in hand, and still runs the latest software. Battery lasts about as long on both. If you want the smoother screen and extra camera zoom, you have to pay more for a model Apple no longer sells new.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16e

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Pro149.6 millimetres5.89 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches199 grams7.02 ounces16e146.7 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.11 inches less71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less167 grams, 32 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.13 ounces less

Height: 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro 5.89 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro 2.81 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro 0.32 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Pro 199 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 16 Pro 7.02 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16e. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Pro.
Specification16 Pro16e
Height149.6 millimetres5.89 inches146.7 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.11 inches less
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same
Depth8.25 millimetres0.32 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight199 grams7.02 ounces167 grams, 32 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.13 ounces less
Volume88.2 cubic centimetres5.39 cubic inches81.8 cubic centimetres, 6.4 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.39 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent86 percent, 4 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.3 inches6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less
Resolution1206 × 26221170 × 2532
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18 ProA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 GB – 1 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars599 dollars, 400 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2024Feb 2025
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 32 g (1.13 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 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 16 Pro

Questions about these phones

How does the size of the iPhone 16e compare to the iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 16e is 2.9 mm shorter and 0.45 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. Both phones have the same width of 71.5 mm.

Is the weight difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro noticeable?

The iPhone 16e is 32 g lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3 inch display and the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display. The screen size difference is 0.2 inch.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16e is also better for small hands.

Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16e is considered more pocketable due to its smaller dimensions.

Is upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro worth it for the size change?

Whether the size-only upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro is worth it depends on your preferences. The iPhone 16e is the sensible pick for most buyers.