iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thinner and 44 grams1.55 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.

The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) just launched with a chip that feels noticeably faster and a battery that actually carries you over a long day. The iPhone 16e (paid link) is a renewed value champion that still runs the latest OS but leaves you without the latest camera upgrades. Stick with the 16e if savings matter; pay up for the 18 Pro if you need the best screen and still.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e

Pocket: iPhone 16e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 ounces16e146.7 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.13 inches less71.5 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.02 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less167 grams, 44 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.55 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	150.0 millimetres5.91 inches	146.7 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.13 inches less
Width	71.9 millimetres2.83 inches	71.5 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.02 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight	211 grams7.44 ounces	167 grams, 44 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.55 ounces less
Volume	94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	89 percent	86 percent, 3 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.3 inches	6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less
Resolution	1206 × 2622	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.	36 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.	1,199 dollars	599 dollars, 600 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Feb 2025
Status	Current	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16e is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) shorter, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 44 g (1.55 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. 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). 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?

The iPhone 16e is 3.3 mm shorter and 0.4 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro?

Yes, the iPhone 16e weighs 44 g less than the iPhone 18 Pro.

How does the screen size compare between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed due to its smaller dimensions.

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

Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 16e is more pocketable.

Is upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size?

It depends on if you prefer the larger screen and heavier build of the iPhone 18 Pro or the lighter form of the iPhone 16e.

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