iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 6.4 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 11.5 millimetres0.45 inches shorter than the iPhone 7 Plus.
The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) fits more comfortably in the hand and delivers lasting battery life, while the 7 Plus (paid link) is locked to an old software version. For anyone needing a daily driver, the 16e's modern internals and reliability justify the renewed price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
7 Plus, 16e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 7 Plus 6.23 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 7 Plus 3.07 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 Plus 0.29 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 Plus 188 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 7 Plus 6.63 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 Plus | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.2 millimetres6.23 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 11.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.45 inches less |
| Width | 77.9 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 167 grams, 21 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.74 ounces less |
| Volume | 90.0 cubic centimetres5.49 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 8.1 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.50 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 68 percent | 86 percent, 18 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 769 dollars | 599 dollars, 170 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter, 6.4 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 21 g (0.74 oz) lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much shorter and narrower is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 16e is 11.5 mm shorter and 6.4 mm narrower than the iPhone 7 Plus.
Is the iPhone 16e easier to use one handed than the iPhone 7 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone 16e is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 7 Plus. It is designed to suit smaller hands better.
How much lighter is the iPhone 16e compared to the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 16e weighs 21 grams less than the iPhone 7 Plus. This weight difference is noticeable.
Does the iPhone 16e have a larger screen than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. The iPhone 16e screen is larger despite the smaller body.
Which phone is more pocketable for a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16e is more pocketable than the iPhone 7 Plus. Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 16e worth it for size alone?
Yes, a size only upgrade from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 16e is worth it. You get a smaller body with a larger screen.