Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16e is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (73 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16e is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 14 Pro Max at 7.85 mm (0.05 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 160.7 mm, and 240 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is heavier at 240g compared with iPhone 16e at 167g.

How much heavier is iPhone 14 Pro Max than iPhone 16e?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is 73g heavier than iPhone 16e (240g vs 167g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 14 Pro Max is 73g heavier than iPhone 16e (240g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16e (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly heavier (240 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 14 Pro Max is slightly thicker (7.85 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 16e, making iPhone 14 Pro Max s...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 73g heavier than the iPhone 16e (43.7%).
Height
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 14mm taller than the iPhone 16e.
Width
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
Thickness
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 0mm thicker than the iPhone 16e.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (167 g) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 g), 73 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (7.85 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 16e (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPhone 14 Pro Max	iPhone 16e	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.5 mm	-6.1 mm
Height	160.7 mm	146.7 mm	-14 mm
Thickness	7.85 mm	7.8 mm	-0.05 mm
Weight	240 g	167 g	-73 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16e's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16e has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16e's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 14 Pro Max covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 14 Pro Max is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 14 Pro Max uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16e leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Choose the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (240g vs 167g), wider 77.6 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 160.7 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), thicker 7.85 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 16e?

Choose the iPhone 16e if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (167g vs 240g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 77.6 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 160.7 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 7.85 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16e is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 16e (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16e is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (73 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16e is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 14 Pro Max at 7.85 mm (0.05 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 160.7 mm, and 240 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is heavier at 240g compared with iPhone 16e at 167g.
How much heavier is iPhone 14 Pro Max than iPhone 16e?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is 73g heavier than iPhone 16e (240g vs 167g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 14 Pro Max is 73g heavier than iPhone 16e (240g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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