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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 16

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone 13, 4 grams0.14 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) feels nearly identical to the iPhone 13 (paid link) in the hand, but the performance leap to the A18 chip and the jump in battery life make it a vastly more capable daily driver. If your current phone still gets you through the day, keep it; otherwise, the newer model is a substantial upgrade.

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Easier one-handedSame

PocketSame

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight13146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.65 millimetres0.30 inches174 grams6.14 ounces16147.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.04 inches more71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more170 grams, 4 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.14 ounces less

Height: 13 146.7 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 13 5.78 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 13 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 13 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 13 7.65 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 0.30 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 174 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 13 6.14 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 13, iPhone 16. Differences are given against iPhone 13.
Specification1316
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches147.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.04 inches more
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same
Depth7.65 millimetres0.30 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more
Weight174 grams6.14 ounces170 grams, 4 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.14 ounces less
Volume80.2 cubic centimetres4.90 cubic inches82.4 cubic centimetres, 2.2 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.13 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent87 percent, 1 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution1170 × 25321179 × 2556
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNotchDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA15 BionicA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.19 hrs22 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars799 dollars, the same
ReleasedSep 2021Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

Is the iPhone 16 bigger than the iPhone 13?

iPhone 16 compared with iPhone 13: 0.9 mm taller, 0.15 mm thicker and 4 g lighter.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, while the iPhone 13 weighs 174 g, making the iPhone 16 slightly lighter by 4 g.

Do the iPhone 13 and iPhone 16 have the same screen size?

Both the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 16 feature a 6.1-inch display with identical screen dimensions.

Will the iPhone 16 fit in a pocket the same way as the iPhone 13?

Both the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 16 fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket but do not fit in a median women's jeans pocket.

Is one-handed use easier on the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 16?

One-handed use is identical between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 16 because both phones share the same footprint and 6.1-inch screen size.

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 16 compare overall?

The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm tall by 71.6 mm wide, whereas the iPhone 13 measures 146.7 mm tall by 71.5 mm wide.