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iPhone 16e vs iPhone XR

Quick answer

The iPhone XR is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 27 grams0.95 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16e.

The XR on Amazon (paid link) is already stuck on its final update, so it won't see new features. The 16e (paid link) runs the latest software and lasts noticeably longer, even if it costs more renewed. Buy the 16e for longevity; the XR is only for very tight budgets.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16e

PocketiPhone 16e

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches167 grams5.89 ouncesXR150.9 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more5.94 inches, 0.17 inches more75.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.98 inches, 0.17 inches more8.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more194 grams, 27 grams more6.84 ounces, 0.95 ounces more

Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16e, iPhone XR. Differences are given against iPhone 16e.
Specification16eXR
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches150.9 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more5.94 inches, 0.17 inches more
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches75.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.98 inches, 0.17 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches8.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight167 grams5.89 ounces194 grams, 27 grams more6.84 ounces, 0.95 ounces more
Volume81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches94.8 cubic centimetres, 13.0 cubic centimetres more5.79 cubic inches, 0.79 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent79 percent, 7 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution1170 × 2532828 × 1792
Pixel density460 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP12MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A12 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.26 hrs16 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.599 dollars749 dollars, 150 dollars more
ReleasedFeb 2025Oct 2018
StatusCurrentLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone XR is 4.2 mm (0.17 in) taller, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 27 g (0.95 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 XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much taller and wider is the iPhone XR than the iPhone 16e?

The iPhone XR is 4.2 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than the iPhone 16e. Both phones have a 6.1 inch display.

Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone XR?

Yes, the iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams while the iPhone XR weighs 194 grams. The iPhone 16e is 27 grams lighter.

Do the iPhone 16e and iPhone XR have the same screen size?

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone XR have a 6.1 inch screen. The iPhone 16e has a sharper display with 460 ppi.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XR. It is also better suited for smaller hands.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone XR. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a median women's jeans pocket.

Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 16e for size alone?

The iPhone 16e is smaller and lighter than the iPhone XR. Whether a size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your priorities.