iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 70 grams2.47 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) feels noticeably lighter and fits your hand better than the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link), which matters more than the spec sheet suggests. You pay more for a current model, but the bigger one offers a smoother display, longer battery life, and lower cost.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16

Pocket: iPhone 16

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
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iPhone 16
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HeightWidthDepthWeight13 Pro Max160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.65 millimetres0.30 inches240 grams8.47 ounces16147.6 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less71.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.26 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more170 grams, 70 grams less6.00 ounces, 2.47 ounces less

Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 16. Differences are given against iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Specification	13 Pro Max	16

Height	160.8 millimetres6.33 inches	147.6 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less
Width	78.1 millimetres3.07 inches	71.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	7.65 millimetres0.30 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more
Weight	240 grams8.47 ounces	170 grams, 70 grams less6.00 ounces, 2.47 ounces less
Volume	96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches	82.4 cubic centimetres, 13.6 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.83 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	87 percent	87 percent, the same

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.7 inches	6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1284 × 2778	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	A15 Bionic	A18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	28 hrs	22 hrs

Port	Lightning	USB-C
Wireless	4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	128 GB – 1 TB	128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,099 dollars	799 dollars, 300 dollars less

Released	Sep 2021	Sep 2024
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 is 13.2 mm (0.52 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 70 g (2.47 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 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).

Questions about these phones

How much shorter and narrower is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 is 13.2 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

What is the weight difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 weighs 70 g less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

How do the screen sizes of the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 compare?

The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display.

Is the iPhone 16 better for one-handed use than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 is easier one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Are both phones pocketable in jeans pockets?

The iPhone 16 is more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and both fit a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is downsizing from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 worth it?

Downsizing from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 is worth it for size alone.

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