iPhone 16e vs iPhone 18 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 44 grams1.55 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) has just arrived and adds clear battery and camera gains to the mix, but it is heavier and new at a high premium. If you need endurance and premium optics, the Pro is worth the trade; for a lighter phone and value, the renewed 16e (paid link) gets the job done.
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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 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
16e, 18 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 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 18 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 | 211 grams, 44 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.55 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 Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) taller, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 44 g (1.55 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 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.3 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 44 g more than the iPhone 16e, which is a noticeable difference.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro have a larger screen than the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch screen while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch screen.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use with one hand and is better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 18 Pro, and both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
A size only upgrade from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 18 Pro is not worth it.