iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 13 Pro Max, 41 grams1.45 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) offers a smoother display and telephoto lens, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) feels noticeably lighter and supports Apple Intelligence on a newer chip. With new models recently announced and both phones still receiving the latest updates, pick the 13 Pro Max for media and photography or the 16 Plus for longevity and AI.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $899 at launch.
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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 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
13 Pro Max, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 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: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro Max | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 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 | 199 grams, 41 grams less7.02 ounces, 1.45 ounces less |
| Volume | 96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 1.6 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.10 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. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.1 mm taller, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 41 g (1.45 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
Are the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max the same size?
They have nearly identical heights and screen sizes. The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.3 mm narrower but 0.15 mm thicker than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Which phone is lighter?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 41 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. This weight difference is noticeable when holding both devices.
Do they have the same screen size?
Yes, both phones have a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus has a slightly higher pixel density than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Is one easier to use one-handed?
Both phones are similarly easy to use one-handed with an average adult hand. The page verdicts rate one-handed ease as the same for both models.
Do they fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's pocket. The iPhone 16 Plus is considered more pocketable due to its lighter weight.
Is it worth upgrading for size only?
Upgrading for size alone depends on your budget and needs. The page verdicts state that a size-only upgrade is not clearly worth it.