Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (29 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.

How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 17e?

iPhone 16 Plus is 29g heavier than iPhone 17e (199g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 16 Plus is 29g heavier than iPhone 17e (199g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 17e

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than iPhone 17e (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Plus is significantly heavier (199 g vs 170 g). iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 17e, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 16 Plus is 29g heavier than the iPhone 17e (17.1%).
Height
The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2mm taller than the iPhone 17e.
Width
The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3mm wider than the iPhone 17e.
Thickness
The iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 17e match at 7.8mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (170 g) vs iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), 29 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 7.8 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 17e (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Plus	iPhone 17e	Difference
Width	77.8 mm	71.5 mm	-6.3 mm
Height	160.9 mm	146.7 mm	-14.2 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	7.8 mm	0 mm
Weight	199 g	170 g	-29 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17e is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPhone 16 Plus may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 17e's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 16 Plus covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 16 Plus uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17e leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 16 Plus adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 16 Plus?

Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (199g vs 170g), wider 77.8 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 160.9 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 199g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 77.8 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 160.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17e is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 16 Plus is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 17e (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (29 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 7.8 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 17e?: iPhone 16 Plus is 29g heavier than iPhone 17e (199g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 16 Plus is 29g heavier than iPhone 17e (199g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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