iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 39 grams1.38 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
Both run the latest iOS and feel fast, but the iPhone 17 Pro on Amazon (paid link) brings a smoother screen and longer battery life at a heavier heft. The iPhone 16e (paid link) saves you nearly half the price renewed while keeping daily performance in check. Pick the Pro if you want the better display and camera; otherwise the 16e is the smarter buy.
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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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from $1,099 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 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams.
16e, 17 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 17 Pro
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 17 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 17 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 17 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 17 Pro 206 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 17 Pro 7.27 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 206 grams, 39 grams more7.27 ounces, 1.38 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 89 percent, 3 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 | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 32 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 | 1,099 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 Pro is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) taller, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 39 g (1.38 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 17 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 206 g (7.27 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17 Pro than the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 17 Pro is 3.3 mm taller, 0.4 mm wider, and 0.95 mm deeper than the iPhone 16e.
Which phone is heavier, the iPhone 16e or the iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro weighs 39 grams more than the iPhone 16e and the weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3 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 and better for small hands than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Which phone is more pocketable, the iPhone 16e or the iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 17 Pro and fits in a median men's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 17 Pro worth it?
The size upgrade from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 17 Pro is not worth it for those prioritizing comfort.