iPhone 16e vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16e, 21 grams0.74 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) sits on the oldest chip Apple still updates, meaning it is likely next to go. The iPhone 16e (paid link) offers a vastly longer lasting battery and a chip that will carry you through many more software cycles. Unless your budget is extremely tight, the newer phone is the clear pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
16e, 11 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 2.7 millimetres less5.67 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 188 grams, 21 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.74 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 1.5 cubic centimetres more5.08 cubic inches, 0.09 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 82 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 999 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.1 mm narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 21 g (0.74 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16e. 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). The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16e is 2.7 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro. It is also 0.1 mm wider.
Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16e weighs 21 grams less than the iPhone 11 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use with one hand. It is better suited for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a pocket?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading based on size worth it?
A size only upgrade from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 16e is not worth it. The phones are very close in physical dimensions.