iPhone 11 vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.1 millimetres0.08 inches wider and 10.0 millimetres0.39 inches taller than the iPhone 11.
The iPhone 11 on Amazon (paid link) remains a bargain at around $190 renewed, yet it rests on the oldest processor still getting updates. If you want a phone that will keep pace for years, the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) is the clear pick; it offers longer battery life and performance that justifies the higher price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
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from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 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 11: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
11, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 150.9 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 11 5.94 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 11 75.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 11 2.98 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 11 8.30 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 0.33 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 194 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 11 6.84 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 10.0 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.39 inches more |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 199 grams, 5 grams more7.02 ounces, 0.18 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 2.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.17 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 88 percent, 9 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 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. | 17 hrs | 27 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 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 899 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.0 mm (0.39 in) taller, 2.1 mm (0.08 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 5 g (0.18 oz) heavier than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 11
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 11?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10 mm taller and 2.1 mm wider than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 16 Plus is also 0.5 mm thinner but 5 g heavier.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 11 and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 11 has a 6.1 inch display. This makes the iPhone 16 Plus screen 0.6 inches larger.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus significantly heavier than the iPhone 11?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g compared to 194 g for the iPhone 11. The 5 g weight difference is generally not noticeable.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed, iPhone 11 or iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 11 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 11 is better suited for smaller hands due to its smaller dimensions.
Do the iPhone 11 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16 Plus is worth it for size alone depends on your preference. The size increase is modest but noticeable in hand.