iPhone 7 vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 4.4 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 29 grams1.02 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is legacy hardware stuck on old software, whereas the iPhone 16e (paid link) runs the latest OS and lasts considerably longer on a charge without feeling burdensome. You will notice the speed jump and the screen real estate immediately. If your current device is struggling to keep up, this is the year to move. If you prefer something standard, the iPhone 16 (paid link) is a great alternative.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 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 · 1.5 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 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
7, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 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: 7 138.3 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.4 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.70 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 167 grams, 29 grams more5.89 ounces, 1.02 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 15.9 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 86 percent, 21 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 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. | 13 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. | 649 dollars | 599 dollars, 50 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 8.4 mm (0.33 in) taller, 4.4 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.70 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 29 g (1.02 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 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).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How much taller and wider is the iPhone 16e compared to the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16e is 8.4 mm taller and 4.4 mm wider than the iPhone 7.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e is 29 grams heavier than the iPhone 7.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16e screen is 1.4 inches larger than the iPhone 7 display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use, the iPhone 7 or iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 7 is better for one-handed use than the iPhone 16e.
Will the iPhone 7 or iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 16e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 16e worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 16e is worth it for size alone depends on your needs.