iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 16.3 millimetres0.64 inches taller and 60 grams2.12 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) feels far lighter and easier to one-hand, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max (paid link) keeps you going longer between charges. You are trading a smoother screen and better zoom for a leaner body and a much lower price on the used market.
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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 16 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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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 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
16e, 16 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 16 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, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 16.3 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.64 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 | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 227 grams, 60 grams more8.01 ounces, 2.12 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 22.5 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 1.38 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 91 percent, 5 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1320 × 2868 |
| 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 | 33 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 2024 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 16.3 mm (0.64 in) taller, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 60 g (2.12 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 Max measures 163.0 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (6.42 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 227 g (8.01 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16 Pro Max than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 Pro Max is 16.3 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider than iPhone 16e. It also weighs 60 grams more.
Is the weight difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeable?
iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 grams while iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams. The weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display and iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display. The larger screen adds to the overall height and width.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands. iPhone 16 Pro Max is larger and heavier for one-handed grip.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone 16e is more pocketable. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth it depends on your needs. The size difference adds weight and bulk compared to iPhone 16e.