iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 16e: size comparison
iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than iPhone SE (3rd gen). iPhone SE (3rd gen) would fit inside the outline of iPhone 16e.
iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (height x width x thickness), while iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm.
Both phones are drawn to the same scale on a grid where each square is 10 mm. Blue is iPhone SE (3rd gen), coral is iPhone 16e.
| iPhone SE (3rd gen) | iPhone 16e | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 mm | 146.7 mm | +8.3 mm |
| Width | 67.3 mm | 71.5 mm | +4.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.5 mm |
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What the size difference means in daily use
One-handed use
iPhone 16e is 4.2 mm wider (71.5 mm against 67.3 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower iPhone SE (3rd gen) is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot.
Pockets and bags
iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm taller, which mostly affects how deep it sits in a pocket and how far your thumb must stretch to the top edge. iPhone 16e is slightly thicker, by 0.5 mm, which you may feel in a slim pocket.
Cases and screen protectors
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone SE (3rd gen) is unlikely to fit iPhone 16e. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Frequently asked questions
Is iPhone 16e bigger than iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than iPhone SE (3rd gen). iPhone SE (3rd gen) would fit inside the outline of iPhone 16e. Thickness differs by 0.5 mm.
Will a case for iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit iPhone 16e?
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone SE (3rd gen) is unlikely to fit iPhone 16e. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Which is easier to hold with one hand, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or iPhone 16e?
iPhone 16e is 4.2 mm wider (71.5 mm against 67.3 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower iPhone SE (3rd gen) is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot.
About these numbers
Sizes are height x width x thickness in millimetres, taken from manufacturer and retailer spec pages and phone databases. Thickness can differ slightly by colour or back material, and where sources show a range we use the larger value. If you spot a wrong number, please tell us and we will fix it.