iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 millimetres0.52 inches taller and 54 grams1.90 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) is significantly easier to hold and carry, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max (paid link) gives you a larger screen in a heavier body. Both run current iOS, but the older model costs more to buy renewed. Pick the 16e for comfort unless the extra screen space is essential.
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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.
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from $1,199 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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 15 Pro Max: 159.9 by 76.7 by 8.25 millimetres, 221 grams.
16e, 15 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 15 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 15 Pro Max 221 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 159.9 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres more6.30 inches, 0.52 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 76.7 millimetres, 5.2 millimetres more3.02 inches, 0.20 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 221 grams, 54 grams more7.80 ounces, 1.90 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 101.2 cubic centimetres, 19.4 cubic centimetres more6.17 cubic inches, 1.18 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 90 percent, 4 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 | A17 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 29 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2023 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 mm (0.52 in) taller, 5.2 mm (0.20 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 54 g (1.90 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 Max measures 159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm (6.30 × 3.02 × 0.32 in) and weighs 221 g (7.80 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the size of the iPhone 15 Pro Max compare to the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 mm taller and 5.2 mm wider than the iPhone 16e. It is also 0.45 mm deeper and weighs 54 grams more.
Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams whereas the iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 grams. This 54 gram difference is noticeable.
Which model has the larger screen?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display. The difference is 0.6 inches.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is also better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 15 Pro Max even though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
It depends on whether you prioritize screen size or comfort. The iPhone 16e offers a more compact experience.