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iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 30 grams1.06 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17e.

The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) offers a lighter feel and newer chip, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) trades weight for a bigger display and slight endurance advantage. You can save on a renewed 16 Plus, but choose the 17e if you want updated hardware in a smaller package.

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Easier one-handediPhone 17e

PocketiPhone 17e

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight17e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches169 grams5.96 ounces16 Plus160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same199 grams, 30 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.06 ounces more

Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17e, iPhone 16 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 17e.
Specification17e16 Plus
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight169 grams5.96 ounces199 grams, 30 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.06 ounces more
Volume81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent88 percent, 2 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution1170 × 25321290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNotchDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA19A18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.26 hrs27 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.599 dollars899 dollars, 300 dollars more
ReleasedMar 2026Sep 2024
StatusCurrentCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider and 30 g (1.06 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 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 17e. Both phones share the same 7.8 mm depth.

Is the iPhone 16 Plus significantly heavier than the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 30 g more than the iPhone 17e. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.

What is the difference in screen size between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus screen is 0.6 inches larger.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands. The iPhone 16 Plus is larger and requires two hands for most tasks.

Will the iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 16 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. The iPhone 17e is considered more pocketable due to its smaller dimensions.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 17e to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?

It depends on if you want a larger screen or a more compact build. The iPhone 17e offers a modern compact build versus the older larger screen of the iPhone 16 Plus.