iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15 size
The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 15 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.
- iPhone 16e167 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 15171 g147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 16e measures up
| Spec | iPhone 16e | iPhone 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 mm 5.78 in | 147.6 mm 5.81 in | -0.9 mm (-0.6%) |
| Width | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | 71.6 mm 2.82 in | -0.1 mm (-0.1%) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | Same |
| Weight | 167 g 5.9 oz | 171 g 6.0 oz | -4 g (-2.3%) |
| Screen | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | Same |
| Front footprint | 104.9 cm² | 105.7 cm² | -0.8 cm² (-0.7%) |
What the difference feels like
The two are within 0.1 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.
Height is almost identical, so they sit the same in a pocket.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 16e bigger than the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 0.9 mm and width by 0.1 mm.
Will a iPhone 15 case fit the iPhone 16e?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0.9 mm in height and 0.1 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 0.1 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 15: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16e and iPhone 15.