iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 73 grams2.57 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) feels instantly lighter in the pocket, and its chip brings new features the Pro Max misses. Still, if you crave that smoother display, the older Max (paid link) offers a faster screen that still runs modern iOS. Pick the 16e for comfort or stick with the Max for fluidity.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e

Pocket: iPhone 16e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
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HeightWidthDepthWeight16e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches167 grams5.89 ounces14 Pro Max160.7 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.55 inches more77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same240 grams, 73 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.57 ounces more

Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16e, iPhone 14 Pro Max. Differences are given against iPhone 16e.
Specification	16e	14 Pro Max

Height	146.7 millimetres5.78 inches	160.7 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.55 inches more
Width	71.5 millimetres2.81 inches	77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more
Depth	7.80 millimetres0.31 inches	7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same
Weight	167 grams5.89 ounces	240 grams, 73 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.57 ounces more
Volume	81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches	97.9 cubic centimetres, 16.1 cubic centimetres more5.97 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	86 percent	88 percent, 2 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.1 inches	6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution	1170 × 2532	1290 × 2796
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Notch	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	—	—
Rear telephoto	—	—
Front camera	12MP	12MP

Chip	A18	A16 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	26 hrs	29 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 2022
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 14.0 mm (0.55 in) taller, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) wider, 0.05 mm thicker 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 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is iPhone 14 Pro Max than iPhone 16e?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 14 mm taller and 6 mm wider than the iPhone 16e.

Is iPhone 14 Pro Max heavier than iPhone 16e?

Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 73 g more than the iPhone 16e.

What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 16e is more pocketable.

Is the size difference worth the upgrade from iPhone 16e to iPhone 14 Pro Max?

It depends on whether you prefer the larger screen of the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the lighter weight of the iPhone 16e.

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