iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is 16.7 millimetres0.66 inches shorter and 82 grams2.89 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) keeps you going far longer and feels like a true flagship, but the iPhone 16e (paid link) fits in your hand without strain. If you want top-tier features and do not mind the weight, go for the 18 Pro Max. For pure portability, the 16e wins without the flagship price tag.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e

Pocket: iPhone 16e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches249 grams8.78 ounces16e146.7 millimetres, 16.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.66 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less167 grams, 82 grams less5.89 ounces, 2.89 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 16e. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Specification	18 Pro Max	16e

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	146.7 millimetres, 16.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.66 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight	249 grams8.78 ounces	167 grams, 82 grams less5.89 ounces, 2.89 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 29.7 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 1.81 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	86 percent, 5 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	6.1 inches, 0.8 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	1170 × 2532
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Notch

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	12MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	45 hrs	26 hrs

Port	USB-C	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,299 dollars	599 dollars, 700 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Feb 2025
Status	Current	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 16.7 mm (0.66 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 82 g (2.89 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 oz). 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).

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16e is 16.7 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

How much lighter is the iPhone 16e compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16e weighs 82 g less than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Is the screen on the iPhone 16e smaller than the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display.

Is the iPhone 16e easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 16e is easier to use with one hand and is better for small hands than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Does the iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 16e fits in a typical men's jeans pocket and is considered more pocketable than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 16e to the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it for size?

Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your needs, as the iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably heavier and larger.

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