iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is the same size as the iPhone 16e, 7 grams0.25 ounces heavier.
These two feel identical in hand, but the iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) carries you further with a significantly longer battery life. The iPhone 13 (paid link) is a solid choice if you just need the basics at a lower renewed price, though the 16e’s modern silicon and stamina make the cost difference matter.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 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 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
16e, 13 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 13
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 174 grams, 7 grams more6.14 ounces, 0.25 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 1.6 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.10 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 86 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 19 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 is 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 7 g (0.25 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 13 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How do the sizes of iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 compare?
The iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 have the same height and width. The iPhone 13 is 0.15 mm thinner than the iPhone 16e.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone 16e and iPhone 13?
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams while the iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
Are the screen sizes different on iPhone 16e and iPhone 13?
Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 have a 6.1 inch display with the same resolution.
Is iPhone 16e easier to use one handed than iPhone 13?
Both phones are the same size so one is not easier to use with one hand than the other. An average adult hand can hold either phone similarly.
Do iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 13 to iPhone 16e worth it for size?
Upgrading from iPhone 13 to iPhone 16e does not change the physical size. The decision to upgrade should depend on the newer chip and battery life rather than dimensions.