iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 18 Pro
5.9 mm narrower, 10.9 mm shorter and 12 g heavier.
Quick answer
iPhone 18 Pro offers a notably more compact footprint than iPhone 16 Plus, making it easier to navigate with an average adult hand. iPhone 18 Pro measures 150 mm tall and 71.9 mm wide, compared to 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide for iPhone 16 Plus. However, iPhone 18 Pro is denser, weighing 211 g with a thickness of 8.75 mm, whereas iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g and measures 7.8 mm deep. iPhone 16 Plus delivers a larger 6.7 in display for comfortable reading, while iPhone 18 Pro uses a 6.3 in screen. Measured median women's jeans pockets fail to fit either device, though both fit median men's pockets.
- iPhone 18 Pro is 71.9 mm wide, making one-handed grip easier than the 77.8 mm iPhone 16 Plus.
- iPhone 16 Plus provides a 6.7 in screen, offering more viewing area than the 6.3 in display.
- iPhone 18 Pro is heavier at 211 g compared to the 199 g iPhone 16 Plus.
- Both devices fit median men's pockets but neither fits measured 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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
16 Plus, 18 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.23 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 211 grams, 12 grams more7.44 ounces, 0.42 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 3.3 cubic centimetres less5.76 cubic inches, 0.20 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 89 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 Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Also compared with iPhone 16 Plus
Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 18 Pro smaller than iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro measures 150 mm in height and 71.9 mm in width, making it shorter and narrower than the 160.9 mm by 77.8 mm frame of iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone is heavier between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 18 Pro is heavier at 211 g, while iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 in display, whereas iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3 in display.
Is iPhone 18 Pro easier to use with one hand than iPhone 16 Plus?
With a width of 71.9 mm, iPhone 18 Pro allows an average adult hand to reach across the display much more comfortably than the 77.8 mm iPhone 16 Plus.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 18 Pro fit into pockets?
Both models fit inside measured median men's jeans pockets, but neither device fits into measured median women's jeans pockets.
Is switching from iPhone 16 Plus to iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size alone?
Switching gives you a frame that is shorter and narrower for better portability, but iPhone 18 Pro is slightly thicker at 8.75 mm and adds weight at 211 g.