iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone 11 Pro, 18 grams0.63 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) runs the oldest chip Apple still supports, so it is likely the next to stop receiving iOS updates. The iPhone 16 (paid link) keeps you on current software longer and offers far better battery life. Choose the 11 Pro only as a cheap stepping stone; otherwise, the 16 is the sensible pick. If you want the absolute latest device, you might also consider the iPhone 17 (paid link).
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
11 Pro, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro 5.67 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro 0.32 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro 188 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 11 Pro 6.63 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 144.0 millimetres5.67 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 3.6 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.14 inches more |
| Width | 71.4 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres more2.82 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 170 grams, 18 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.63 ounces less |
| Volume | 83.3 cubic centimetres5.08 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 0.8 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.05 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 82 percent | 87 percent, 5 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 18 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 3.6 mm (0.14 in) taller, 0.2 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 18 g (0.63 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16 is 3.6 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro. This adds to its overall height when held.
Is the iPhone 16 lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone 16 is 18 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. The weight difference is noticeable when holding both phones.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display and the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display. This results in a larger screen area on the newer model.
Which phone is better for one-handed use or small hands?
The iPhone 11 Pro is better for small hands and easier for one-handed use. Its smaller dimensions make it more manageable in a single hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 16 is more pocketable. This rating accounts for depth and overall dimensions.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?
Upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 16 is not worth it for size alone. You gain longer battery life and current support instead.