iPhone 17e vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is the same size as the iPhone 17e, 5 grams0.18 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) delivers significantly longer battery life and a speed boost that shows up immediately when opening apps. The iPhone 13 (paid link) remains a capable device, but it is only available renewed and lacks the latest AI features. For most buyers, the new model is the better choice.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
17e, 13 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 174 grams, 5 grams more6.14 ounces, 0.18 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 1.6 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.10 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 86 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 19 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 is 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 5 g (0.18 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz). The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 17e size compare to the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 have the same height and width. The iPhone 13 is 0.15 mm thinner than the iPhone 17e.
Which phone is lighter, the iPhone 17e or the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 17e weighs 169 g while the iPhone 13 weighs 174 g. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
Are the screen sizes different between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 13?
Both the iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 have a 6.1 inch display with the same resolution.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 are equally easy to use with one hand. Either phone suits users with small hands based on their dimensions.
Do the iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither model fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 17e for size reasons only?
Upgrading from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 17e is not worth it for size reasons only. The body dimensions are nearly identical between the two models.