Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 17e

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iPhone 16eiPhone 17e

Comparison Summary

Both devices share the same 71.5 mm width, iPhone 17e is slightly heavier (170 g vs 167 g). iPhone 16e matches iPhone 17e on width and height, making iPhone 16e slightly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

  • Weight

    The iPhone 17e is 3g heavier than the iPhone 16e (1.8%).

  • Height

    The iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e share the same 146.7mm height.

  • Width

    The iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e are the same width at 71.5mm.

  • Thickness

    The iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e match at 7.8mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

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Both measure 71.5 mm wide and 146.7 mm tall.

Lighter weight

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e (167 g) vs iPhone 17e (170 g), 3 g lighter.

Thinner design

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Both are 7.8 mm thick.

Pocketability

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Similar combined width, height, and thickness for pocket carry.

Larger overall size

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Both measure 71.5 mm wide and 146.7 mm tall.

Dimension Comparison Table

DimensioniPhone 16eiPhone 17eDifference
Width71.5 mm71.5 mm0 mm
Height146.7 mm146.7 mm0 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm0 mm
Weight167 g170 g+3 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

Pocket fit should be similar for both phones on the listed body dimensions.

One-Hand Use

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

Daily Comfort

Day-to-day differences are modest on paper.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 16e uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17e leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

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).

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (170g vs 167g).

Overall recommendation

Overall, both devices sit close on listed bulk and weight (167g vs 170g; 71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm). Pick the iPhone 16e or iPhone 17e based on which individual measurements — width, height, thickness, or grams — matter more for how you plan to carry the phone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?
iPhone 16e matches iPhone 17e on width and height (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?
iPhone 16e is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17e at 170 g (3 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?
Both are 7.8 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?
Both phones are similarly easy to carry. iPhone 16e is 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm and 167 g, while iPhone 17e is 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm and 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 17e at 71.5 mm, 146.7 mm, and 170 g.
Which device is heavier?
iPhone 17e is heavier at 170g compared with iPhone 16e at 167g.
How much heavier is iPhone 16e than iPhone 17e?
iPhone 16e is 3g lighter than iPhone 17e (167g vs 170g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?
For most users, the 3g difference between iPhone 16e (167g) and iPhone 17e (170g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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