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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15 Pro

Quick answer

The iPhone 15 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16e, 20 grams0.71 ounces heavier.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) feels just as compact in your hand but lasts longer without the weight of a heavier phone. Its cheaper price and fresher chip make it the practical pick for most. If you rely on a smoother display or pro cameras, the 15 Pro (paid link) still holds its ground.

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Easier one-handedSame

PocketiPhone 16e

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches167 grams5.89 ounces15 Pro146.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less5.77 inches, the same70.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.04 inches less8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more187 grams, 20 grams more6.60 ounces, 0.71 ounces more

Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 15 Pro 5.77 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 15 Pro 2.78 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 15 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 15 Pro 187 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 15 Pro 6.60 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 16e.
Specification16e15 Pro
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches146.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less5.77 inches, the same
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches70.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.04 inches less
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight167 grams5.89 ounces187 grams, 20 grams more6.60 ounces, 0.71 ounces more
Volume81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches85.4 cubic centimetres, 3.6 cubic centimetres more5.21 cubic inches, 0.22 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent89 percent, 3 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution1170 × 25321179 × 2556
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNotchDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A17 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.26 hrs23 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 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.599 dollars999 dollars, 400 dollars more
ReleasedFeb 2025Sep 2023
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 15 Pro is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.9 mm (0.04 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 20 g (0.71 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 15 Pro measures 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm (5.77 × 2.78 × 0.32 in) and weighs 187 g (6.60 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How does the iPhone 15 Pro size compare to the iPhone 16e?

The iPhone 15 Pro is 0.9 mm narrower and 0.45 mm thicker than the iPhone 16e, with nearly identical height.

Is the iPhone 15 Pro heavier than the iPhone 16e?

Yes, the iPhone 15 Pro weighs 20 grams more than the iPhone 16e, which is noticeable to most users.

Do the iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro have the same screen size?

Both phones have a 6.1 inch display with identical pixel density, though the iPhone 15 Pro has a dynamic island cutout.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro offer the same level of one handed ease for an average adult hand.

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

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 16e is slightly more pocketable due to its lower weight.

Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 15 Pro for size only?

No, the size difference is minimal and does not justify an upgrade based on physical dimensions alone.