iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16 size
The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 16 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.
- iPhone 17e169 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 16170 g147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 17e measures up
| Spec | iPhone 17e | iPhone 16 | 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 | 169 g 6.0 oz | 170 g 6.0 oz | -1 g (-0.6%) |
| 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 17e bigger than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 17e and iPhone 16 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 16 case fit the iPhone 17e?
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 17e.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 17e, 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 17e: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 16: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17e and iPhone 16.