When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 17e reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Plus stands at 160.9 mm while the iPhone 17e measures 146.7 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Plus is 77.8 mm across versus the iPhone 17e's 71.5 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider.
The iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199 grams versus 169 grams for the iPhone 17e. That is a 30-gram difference (17.8%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17e | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.8 mm | 71.5 mm | +6.3 mm |
| Height | 160.9 mm | 146.7 mm | +14.2 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 169 g | +30.0 mm |