iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 17
6.3 mm narrower, 11.3 mm shorter and 22 g lighter.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models comes down to display space versus pocket comfort. iPhone 17 is noticeably more compact than iPhone 16 Plus. With a width of 71.5 mm compared to 77.8 mm, iPhone 17 is far easier to wrap an average adult hand around for one-handed typing. At 177 g, iPhone 17 is also 22 g lighter than the 199 g iPhone 16 Plus, pulling noticeably less inside a light jacket pocket. iPhone 16 Plus provides an expansive 6.7 in display, whereas iPhone 17 measures 6.3 in. In measured median jeans pockets, both fit men's pockets, but neither fits median women's pockets.
- iPhone 17 is 22 g lighter, reducing hand fatigue and pocket drag significantly.
- iPhone 16 Plus provides a 6.7 in screen, offering 0.4 in more viewing area.
- iPhone 17 measures 71.5 mm wide, making one-handed reach much easier.
- 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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
16 Plus, 17 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.44 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 177 grams, 22 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.78 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 90 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 1 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 30 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 17 smaller than iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 17 is smaller, measuring 149.6 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide compared to iPhone 16 Plus at 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide.
How much does iPhone 16 Plus weigh compared to iPhone 17?
iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, while iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, making iPhone 16 Plus 22 g heavier.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 17?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 in display, whereas iPhone 17 features a 6.3 in screen.
Can iPhone 17 be used with one hand compared to iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, iPhone 17 has a narrower width of 71.5 mm, allowing an average adult hand to reach across the keyboard much more easily than on the 77.8 mm iPhone 16 Plus.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 17 fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit inside median men's jeans pockets, but neither model fits into median women's jeans pockets.
What was the launch price of iPhone 16 Plus compared to iPhone 17?
iPhone 16 Plus launched at 899 USD, whereas iPhone 17 launched at 799 USD.