iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16e, 32 grams1.13 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and the newer model, while the iPhone 16 Pro (paid link) offers a smoother screen and better camera. Both support the latest updates, but the Pro is older and renewed at a premium. Choose the 16e for everyday carry or the Pro for the sharper display and telephoto reach.
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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 $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 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 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams.
16e, 16 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.11 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 199 grams, 32 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.13 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 88.2 cubic centimetres, 6.4 cubic centimetres more5.39 cubic inches, 0.39 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 | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1206 × 2622 |
| 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 | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 27 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 | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 999 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Pro is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) taller, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 32 g (1.13 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 16 Pro measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 Pro compared to the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16 Pro is 2.9 mm taller than the iPhone 16e. Both phones have the same width.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro noticeable?
The iPhone 16 Pro weighs 32 grams more than the iPhone 16e. This weight difference is noticeable to most users.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display. The Pro model provides a slightly larger viewing area.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 16 Pro. It is also better suited for smaller hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not in a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16e is more pocketable due to its lower weight.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 16 Pro worth it for size alone?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for size and features. The iPhone 16 Pro is only slightly larger than the iPhone 16e.