iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus
6.2 mm wider, 13.3 mm taller and 29 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models depends on whether one prioritizes one-handed reach or expansive screen space. iPhone 16 features a 6.1 in display with a width of 71.6 mm, a height of 147.6 mm, and a weight of 170 g. This compact footprint allows easy single-handed handling and comfortable carriage. In contrast, iPhone 16 Plus expands to a 6.7 in display, measuring 77.8 mm wide, 160.9 mm tall, and weighing 199 g. Both share an identical thickness of 7.8 mm. Both fit standard men's jeans pockets but neither fits standard women's jeans pockets. iPhone 16 Plus adds 29 g in weight while extending battery video playback to 27 h over 22 h.
- iPhone 16 is easier to navigate one-handed across its 71.6 mm width.
- iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7 in screen but adds 29 g.
- Both share an identical 7.8 mm depth and fit men's pockets but not women's.
- iPhone 16 Plus provides 27 h of video playback compared to 22 h.
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: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
16, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 199 grams, 29 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.02 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.2 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 88 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 461 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| 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. | 22 hrs | 27 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. | 799 dollars | 899 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
What is the size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide, whereas iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide, while both share a depth of 7.8 mm.
How much does iPhone 16 Plus weigh compared to iPhone 16?
iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, while iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, representing an added 29 g.
What are the screen sizes of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 has a 6.1 in display, while iPhone 16 Plus features a larger 6.7 in display.
Can iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus be used one-handed?
An average adult hand can manage iPhone 16 one-handed across its 71.6 mm width, whereas the 77.8 mm width of iPhone 16 Plus generally requires two hands.
Do iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in jeans pockets?
Both iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits in median women's jeans pockets.
Is the size increase to iPhone 16 Plus worth the extra cost?
At a launch price of 899 USD compared to 799 USD, iPhone 16 Plus provides a 6.7 in screen and 27 h of video playback instead of 22 h.