iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16
6.2 mm narrower, 13.3 mm shorter and 29 g lighter.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models comes down to display space versus handling ease. iPhone 16 Plus offers a 6.7 in display with 27 h of video playback, weighing 199 g with dimensions of 160.9 mm by 77.8 mm and a depth of 7.8 mm. iPhone 16 provides a more portable 6.1 in screen, weighing 170 g with dimensions of 147.6 mm by 71.6 mm and the same 7.8 mm depth. Both models fit median men's jeans pockets but neither fits median women's pockets. The larger width makes iPhone 16 Plus strictly a two-handed device for an average adult hand, whereas iPhone 16 handles more easily one-handed.
- iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed thanks to a 71.6 mm width.
- iPhone 16 Plus adds more screen area with its 6.7 in display.
- iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, pulling more noticeably in light pockets.
- Neither phone fits inside median women's jeans pockets.
TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
16 Plus, 16 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.24 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 170 grams, 29 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.02 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 15.2 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 461 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 16 Plus much bigger than iPhone 16?
iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide, while iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 16?
iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, which is heavier than iPhone 16 at 170 g.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 in screen, whereas iPhone 16 has a 6.1 in screen.
Can you use iPhone 16 Plus with one hand?
At 77.8 mm wide, iPhone 16 Plus generally requires two hands for an average adult hand, while the 71.6 mm width of iPhone 16 is much easier to navigate one-handed.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 fit in jeans pockets?
Both iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 fit inside median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits median women's pockets.
Is iPhone 16 Plus worth the extra price over iPhone 16?
iPhone 16 Plus costs 899 USD compared to 799 USD for iPhone 16, offering a larger 6.7 in screen and 27 h of battery video playback instead of 22 h.