iPhone 8 vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 19 grams0.67 ounces heavier than the iPhone 8.
The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) has stopped receiving iOS updates, leaving it stuck on its last version. The iPhone 16e (paid link) runs the newest software and lasts all day on a single charge, making the larger feel worth it for daily use. It costs more renewed, but a phone that is actually supported today is worth the extra spend.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8
from $699 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 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
8, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8
from $699 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: 8 138.4 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 8 5.45 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 8 67.3 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 8 2.65 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 8 7.30 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 0.29 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 148 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 8 5.22 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 8.3 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 167 grams, 19 grams more5.89 ounces, 0.67 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 13.8 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.84 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 | A11 Bionic | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 599 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) taller, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 19 g (0.67 oz) heavier than the iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 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 8
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16e than iPhone 8?
iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than iPhone 8. It also has a 0.5 mm greater depth.
Is iPhone 16e heavier than iPhone 8?
iPhone 16e weighs 19 grams more than iPhone 8. This difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
What is the screen size difference?
iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch display. The 16e screen is 1.4 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone 8 is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 16e. It is better suited for small hands.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
iPhone 8 is more pocketable than iPhone 16e due to its smaller size. Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.
Is the size upgrade worth it for iPhone 16e?
The size-only upgrade to iPhone 16e is worth it for battery and software. It provides a larger screen experience.