When placed side by side, the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16e stands at 146.7 mm while the iPhone 17 measures 147.6 mm. The iPhone 17 is 0.9 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16e is 71.5 mm across versus the iPhone 17's 71.6 mm. The iPhone 17 is 0.1 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16e comes in at 8.1 mm compared to the iPhone 17's 7.8 mm. The iPhone 16e is 0.3 mm thicker.
Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17 weigh exactly 171 grams, so there is no weight difference between them.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
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 16e | iPhone 17 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 71.6 mm | -0.1 mm |
| Height | 146.7 mm | 147.6 mm | -0.9 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.3 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 171 g | 0.0 mm |