When placed side by side, the iPhone 16e and iPad mini (A17 Pro) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16e stands at 146.7 mm while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) measures 195.4 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 48.7 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16e is 71.5 mm across versus the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 134.8 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 63.3 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16e comes in at 8.1 mm compared to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 6.3 mm. The iPhone 16e is 1.8 mm thicker.
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is heavier at 293 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 16e. That is a 122-gram difference (71.3%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 16e | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 134.8 mm | -63.3 mm |
| Height | 146.7 mm | 195.4 mm | -48.7 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 6.3 mm | +1.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 293 g | -122.0 mm |