iPhone X vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is the same size as the iPhone X, 7 grams0.25 ounces lighter.
The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) is frozen on its final update, making it a bargain only if you plan to replace it soon. The iPhone 16e (paid link) offers six generations of performance gains and much better endurance in a body that fits similarly in pockets. For daily use, the newer phone wins hands down; the older model is really just a backup choice.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
X, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 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: X 143.6 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.12 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.6 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 167 grams, 7 grams less5.89 ounces, 0.25 ounces less |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 3.4 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 86 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | 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. | 999 dollars | 599 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 3.1 mm (0.12 in) taller, 0.6 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.10 mm thicker and 7 g (0.25 oz) lighter than the iPhone X. The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 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 X
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16e than iPhone X?
iPhone 16e is 3.1 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider than iPhone X. The display is 0.3 inches larger on iPhone 16e.
Which phone is heavier?
iPhone X weighs 174 grams and iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams. The weight difference is not noticeable.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
iPhone X is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 16e. iPhone X is also rated better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. Pocketability is the same for both.
What is the screen size difference?
iPhone X has a 5.8 inch screen and iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch screen. The iPhone 16e display is slightly larger in the hand.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
The size only upgrade is not worth it for most buyers. The updates and battery change are the main deal factors.