Size comparison

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16e size

The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm and the iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone 17 is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.0% more area than the iPhone 16e.

Scaled to fit. Calibrate once to see real size.

iPhone 17177 g149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm
iPhone 16e167 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

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

How the iPhone 17 measures up

Height, iPhone 17

+2.9 mm

Width, iPhone 17

Same

Thickness, iPhone 17

+0.15 mm

Weight, iPhone 17

+10 g

Spec	iPhone 17	iPhone 16e	Difference
Height	149.6 mm 5.89 in	146.7 mm 5.78 in	+2.9 mm (+2.0%)
Width	71.5 mm 2.81 in	71.5 mm 2.81 in	Same
Thickness	7.95 mm 0.31 in	7.8 mm 0.31 in	+0.15 mm (+1.9%)
Weight	177 g 6.2 oz	167 g 5.9 oz	+10 g (+6.0%)
Screen	6.3 in	6.1 in	+0.2 in (+3.3%)
Front footprint	107 cm²	104.9 cm²	+2.1 cm² (+2.0%)

What the difference feels like

The two are within a fraction of a millimetre of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.

In a jeans pocket the iPhone 17 sits 2.9 mm higher, about 0.11 inches.

The iPhone 17 is 10 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.

Common questions

Is the iPhone 17 bigger than the iPhone 16e?

The iPhone 17 is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.0% more area than the iPhone 16e. Height differs by 2.9 mm and width by 0 mm.

Will a iPhone 16e case fit the iPhone 17?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 2.9 mm in height and 0 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

They are the same width, so neither has an edge for one-handed reach. The shorter phone makes the top corners a little easier to reach.

Cases and prices

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Sources

iPhone 17: manufacturer spec page
iPhone 16e: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 and iPhone 16e.