Size comparison

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15 Pro size

The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 15 Pro measures 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 16e is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.3% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro.

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iPhone 16e167 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
iPhone 15 Pro187 g146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm

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

How the iPhone 16e measures up

Height, iPhone 16e

+0.1 mm

Width, iPhone 16e

+0.9 mm

Thickness, iPhone 16e

-0.45 mm

Weight, iPhone 16e

-20 g

Spec	iPhone 16e	iPhone 15 Pro	Difference
Height	146.7 mm 5.78 in	146.6 mm 5.77 in	+0.1 mm (+0.1%)
Width	71.5 mm 2.81 in	70.6 mm 2.78 in	+0.9 mm (+1.3%)
Thickness	7.8 mm 0.31 in	8.25 mm 0.32 in	-0.45 mm (-5.5%)
Weight	167 g 5.9 oz	187 g 6.6 oz	-20 g (-10.7%)
Screen	6.1 in	6.1 in	Same
Front footprint	104.9 cm²	103.5 cm²	+1.4 cm² (+1.3%)

What the difference feels like

The two are within 0.9 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.

The iPhone 15 Pro is 0.45 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.

At 20 g heavier (0.7 oz), the iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.

Common questions

Is the iPhone 16e bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 16e is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.3% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro. Height differs by 0.1 mm and width by 0.9 mm.

Will a iPhone 15 Pro case fit the iPhone 16e?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0.1 mm in height and 0.9 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16e.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 15 Pro, because it is 0.9 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 Pro: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro.