iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 14.2 millimetres0.56 inches taller than the iPhone 13 Pro.

The iPhone 13 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is physically smaller and offers a smoother screen experience, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) provides better endurance but is more cumbersome to use with one hand. Choose the 13 Pro for handling and value, or the 16 Plus if you prioritize battery life over screen motion and cost.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 13 Pro

Weight difference: Not noticeable

iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Plus
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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
from $999 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Plus
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HeightWidthDepthWeight13 Pro146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.65 millimetres0.30 inches204 grams7.20 ounces16 Plus160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more199 grams, 5 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.18 ounces less

Height: 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro 5.78 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro 0.30 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 Pro 204 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 13 Pro 7.20 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	146.7 millimetres5.78 inches	160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more
Width	71.5 millimetres2.81 inches	77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more
Depth	7.65 millimetres0.30 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more
Weight	204 grams7.20 ounces	199 grams, 5 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.18 ounces less
Volume	80.2 cubic centimetres4.90 cubic inches	97.6 cubic centimetres, 17.4 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 1.06 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	86 percent	88 percent, 2 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.1 inches	6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution	1170 × 2532	1290 × 2796
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
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.	22 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.	999 dollars	899 dollars, 100 dollars less

Released	Sep 2021	Sep 2024
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 5 g (0.18 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 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).

Questions about these phones

How much taller and wider is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 13 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 13 Pro.

Is the iPhone 16 Plus heavier than the iPhone 13 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 5 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro and the difference is not noticeable.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch screen while the iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch screen.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 13 Pro is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Plus.

Which phone fits better in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 13 Pro is more pocketable than the iPhone 16 Plus in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size?

Whether upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 16 Plus is worth it depends on your needs.

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