The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide and 7.8 mm thick, and it weighs 167 grams. Converted, that is 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches and 5.89 ounces.
Apple did not design a new body for it. The 16e reuses the chassis of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 down to the tenth of a millimetre.
How big is the iPhone 16e in exact measurements
The front panel is a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED running 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 pixels per inch. The refresh rate is fixed at 60 Hz.
The frame is aluminium with glass front and back, rated IP68 for 6 metres of water for 30 minutes. Apple shipped it on 28 February 2025.
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 mm | 5.78 in |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 2.81 in |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 0.31 in |
| Weight | 167 g | 5.89 oz |
| Display | 155 mm diagonal | 6.1 in |
| Front footprint | 104.9 cm² | 16.3 in² |
| Body volume | 81.8 cm³ | 4.99 in³ |
Depth rises to about 8.3 mm at the camera module, since the single 48 MP lens sits proud of the back glass.
iPhone 16e size next to the iPhone SE it replaced
The 16e took over from the third-generation iPhone SE, and it is larger in every direction. Height grows by 8.3 mm, width by 4.2 mm and weight by 23 g.
| Measurement | iPhone 16e | iPhone SE (2022) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 mm | 138.4 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 67.3 mm | 4.2 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 144 g | 23 g |
| Display | 6.1 in OLED | 4.7 in LCD | 1.4 in |
The screen gain is larger than the body gain. Dropping the home button and Touch ID let Apple push the display to the edges, lifting screen-to-body coverage from roughly 65% to about 87%.
How the iPhone 16e size compares with other current models
Four iPhones share the 146.7 x 71.5 mm outline: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14 and iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17e, released on 11 March 2026, uses it as well.
| Model | Dimensions | Weight | Display |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16e | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 167 g | 6.1 in |
| iPhone 17e | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 169 g | 6.1 in |
| iPhone 14 | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 172 g | 6.1 in |
| iPhone 13 | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 174 g | 6.1 in |
| iPhone 16 | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 170 g | 6.1 in |
At 167 g the 16e is the lightest of the group. It carries one rear camera instead of two, which removes a few grams of glass and sensor hardware.
What the iPhone 16e dimensions mean in use
A 71.5 mm width suits one-handed operation for most hand sizes. Thumbs reach the opposite top corner without changing grip on a phone this narrow.
The 167 g weight sits below the 170 g to 175 g band most 6.1-inch iPhones occupy. Over a long day it reads as light rather than solid.
Battery capacity measured in teardowns comes to 4005 mAh, larger than the 3561 mAh cell in the iPhone 16 despite the smaller body. Apple rates video playback at up to 26 hours.
Case fit for the iPhone 16e
Cases cut for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 match the body outline. The camera cutout is the problem, since those phones use a two-lens square and the 16e uses one lens.
iPhone 17e cases fit the body too, though the 17e added MagSafe magnets that the 16e lacks. A magnetic case will still clip on, but wireless alignment accessories behave differently.
FAQ
How big is the iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 mm x 71.5 mm x 7.8 mm, or 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches, and weighs 167 grams. Its display is 6.1 inches at 2532 x 1170 pixels.
Is the iPhone 16e the same size as the iPhone 14?
Yes. Both measure 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone 16e is 5 grams lighter at 167 grams against 172 grams for the iPhone 14.
Is the iPhone 16e bigger than the iPhone SE?
Yes. It is 8.3 mm taller, 4.2 mm wider and 23 grams heavier than the third-generation iPhone SE, with a 6.1-inch display instead of 4.7 inches.
Will an iPhone 13 case fit the iPhone 16e?
The body fits, since both are 146.7 x 71.5 mm. The camera cutout does not, because the iPhone 13 has two lenses and the 16e has one.
Is the iPhone 16e good for one-handed use?
Yes for most users. At 71.5 mm wide and 167 grams, it is narrower and lighter than the iPhone 16 and far easier to hold than any 6.7-inch model.
