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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e

Quick answer

The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone 16, 3 grams0.11 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) shares the A18 chip but trades the Dynamic Island for a notch and drops MagSafe. It lasts longer on a charge, and the renewed price is a steal. If you want wireless accessories and the best display, pick the 16 (paid link); otherwise the 16e wins on value and endurance.

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Easier one-handedSame

PocketSame

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16147.6 millimetres5.81 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches170 grams6.00 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, 3 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.11 ounces less

Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16, iPhone 16e. Differences are given against iPhone 16.
Specification1616e
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
Weight170 grams6.00 ounces167 grams, 3 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.11 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
ChipA18A18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.22 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 2024Feb 2025
StatusCurrentCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter, 0.1 mm narrower and 3 g (0.11 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 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

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16e is 0.9 mm shorter and 3 g lighter than the iPhone 16. The width is the same for both models.

Is the iPhone 16e noticeably lighter?

The iPhone 16e weighs 3 grams less than the iPhone 16. The verdicts state this weight difference is not noticeable.

Do they have the same screen size?

Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e have a 6.1 inch display. Their resolution and pixel density are also identical.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

Ease of one-handed use is rated the same for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e. Neither model is considered better for small hands than the other.

Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. Pocketability is considered the same for both devices.

Is it worth upgrading for size only?

A size-only upgrade between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e is not worth it. Battery wins on the iPhone 16e while features win on the iPhone 16.