iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 Plus
6.3 mm wider, 11.3 mm taller and 22 g heavier.
Quick answer
Choosing between these models comes down to display space versus handling ease. iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch display for reading and media, measuring 160.9 mm tall and 77.8 mm wide. In comparison, iPhone 17 is significantly more compact at 149.6 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide, with a 6.3-inch screen. For one-handed use, an average adult hand reaches across iPhone 17 much more easily. iPhone 17 is also lighter at 177 g compared to 199 g for iPhone 16 Plus, pulling noticeably less inside a jacket pocket. While both devices fit standard men's jeans pockets, neither fits median women's jeans pockets.
- iPhone 17 is 71.5 mm wide, enabling much easier one-handed thumb reach.
- iPhone 16 Plus gives a larger 6.7-inch screen for reading and watching videos.
- At 177 g, iPhone 17 carries lighter in pockets than the 199 g iPhone 16 Plus.
- Both fit median men's jeans pockets, but neither fits median women's 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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
17, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.44 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 199 grams, 22 grams more7.02 ounces, 0.78 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 1 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 899 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Plus compare?
iPhone 17 measures 149.6 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, and 7.95 mm deep, whereas iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 mm tall, 77.8 mm wide, and 7.8 mm deep.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g, while iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g.
How much larger is the screen on iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, which provides 0.40000000000000036 inches more diagonal viewable area than the 6.3-inch display on iPhone 17.
Is iPhone 17 easier for one-handed use than iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, iPhone 17 is 6.299999999999997 mm narrower and 11.300000000000011 mm shorter, making top corners and keyboards easier to reach with an average adult hand.
Do iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Plus fit inside standard pockets?
Both phones fit inside median men's jeans pockets, but neither phone fits inside median women's jeans pockets.
Is iPhone 17 an upgrade over iPhone 16 Plus in battery life and price?
iPhone 17 launched at 799 USD with 30 hours of video playback, compared to the 899 USD launch price and 27 hours of video playback for iPhone 16 Plus.