Size comparison

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14 Pro Max size

The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 15.9% more area than the iPhone 16e.

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iPhone 16e167 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
iPhone 14 Pro Max240 g160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm

Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.

How the iPhone 16e measures up

Height, iPhone 16e

-14 mm

Width, iPhone 16e

-6.1 mm

Thickness, iPhone 16e

-0.05 mm

Weight, iPhone 16e

-73 g

Spec	iPhone 16e	iPhone 14 Pro Max	Difference
Height	146.7 mm 5.78 in	160.7 mm 6.33 in	-14 mm (-8.7%)
Width	71.5 mm 2.81 in	77.6 mm 3.06 in	-6.1 mm (-7.9%)
Thickness	7.8 mm 0.31 in	7.85 mm 0.31 in	-0.05 mm (-0.6%)
Weight	167 g 5.9 oz	240 g 8.5 oz	-73 g (-30.4%)
Screen	6.1 in	6.7 in	-0.6 in (-9.0%)
Front footprint	104.9 cm²	124.7 cm²	-19.8 cm² (-15.9%)

What the difference feels like

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 16e will be easier to reach across.

In a jeans pocket the iPhone 14 Pro Max sits 14 mm higher, about 0.55 inches.

At 73 g heavier (2.6 oz), the iPhone 14 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.

Common questions

Is the iPhone 16e bigger than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 15.9% more area than the iPhone 16e. Height differs by 14 mm and width by 6.1 mm.

Will a iPhone 14 Pro Max case fit the iPhone 16e?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 14 mm in height and 6.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16e.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 16e, because it is 6.1 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

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Sources

iPhone 16e: manufacturer spec page
iPhone 14 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16e and iPhone 14 Pro Max.