Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 is slightly wider than iPhone 16e (71.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 is slightly heavier (170 g vs 167 g). iPhone 16 is 0.1 mm wider and 0.9 mm taller than iPhone 16e, making iPhone 16 slightly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

  • Weight

    The iPhone 16 is 3g heavier than the iPhone 16e (1.8%).

  • Height

    The iPhone 16 is 0.9mm taller than the iPhone 16e.

  • Width

    The iPhone 16 is 0.1mm wider than the iPhone 16e.

  • Thickness

    The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e match at 7.8mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (167 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 3 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 7.8 mm thick.

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 16

iPhone 16 is 0.1 mm wider and 0.9 mm taller than iPhone 16e (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

DimensioniPhone 16iPhone 16eDifference
Width71.6 mm71.5 mm-0.1 mm
Height147.6 mm146.7 mm-0.9 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm0 mm
Weight170 g167 g-3 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16e is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPhone 16 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 16 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 16 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16e leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 16?

Choose the iPhone 16 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (170g vs 167g), wider 71.6 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 147.6 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.6 × 147.6 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 170g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 71.6 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 147.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Overall recommendation

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?
iPhone 16 is 0.1 mm wider and 0.9 mm taller than iPhone 16e (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?
iPhone 16e is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (3 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?
Both are 7.8 mm thick.
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 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 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 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.
Which device is heavier?
iPhone 16 is heavier at 170g compared with iPhone 16e at 167g.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 than iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16 is 3g heavier than iPhone 16e (170g vs 167g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?
For most users, the 3g difference between iPhone 16 (170g) and iPhone 16e (167g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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