iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 73 grams2.57 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) fits the hand easily, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link) feels significantly heavier and broader. You get modern Apple Intelligence and a newer chip on the 16e, while the Pro Max trades size for a better screen and telephoto lens. Prices overlap when renewed, so pick the compact model for comfort or the bigger one for screen space.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
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 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 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 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
16e, 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 240 grams, 73 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.57 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 14.3 cubic centimetres more5.86 cubic inches, 0.87 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1284 × 2778 |
| 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 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 28 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 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) taller, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 73 g (2.57 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 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 13 Pro Max than the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 14.1 mm taller and 6.6 mm wider than the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e is slightly thicker by 0.15 mm.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 73 grams more than the iPhone 16e. This weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display, which is 0.6 inches larger than the 6.1 inch screen on the iPhone 16e.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It is also better for small hands.
How do these phones compare in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 13 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
It depends if the size upgrade is worth it to move from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The larger phone is heavier and bulkier.