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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 is 5.1 millimetres0.20 inches narrower and 51 grams1.80 ounces lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is much lighter and narrower, making it significantly easier to manage in one hand than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (paid link). You trade away the expansive screen space, the telephoto lens, and the extra battery longevity of the larger model for a lighter design.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16

PocketiPhone 16

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight15 Pro Max159.9 millimetres6.30 inches76.7 millimetres3.02 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches221 grams7.80 ounces16147.6 millimetres, 12.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.48 inches less71.6 millimetres, 5.1 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.20 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less170 grams, 51 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.80 ounces less

Height: 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Pro Max 221 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16. Differences are given against iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Specification15 Pro Max16
Height159.9 millimetres6.30 inches147.6 millimetres, 12.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.48 inches less
Width76.7 millimetres3.02 inches71.6 millimetres, 5.1 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.20 inches less
Depth8.25 millimetres0.32 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight221 grams7.80 ounces170 grams, 51 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.80 ounces less
Volume101.2 cubic centimetres6.17 cubic inches82.4 cubic centimetres, 18.7 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.14 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent87 percent, 3 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1290 × 27961179 × 2556
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA17 ProA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.29 hrs22 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 1 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,199 dollars799 dollars, 400 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2023Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max compare?

The iPhone 16 is 147.6 mm tall and 71.6 mm wide, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 mm tall and 76.7 mm wide. This makes the iPhone 16 shorter by 12.3 mm and narrower by 5.1 mm than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g. The iPhone 16 is 51 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Does the iPhone 16 offer better one-handed use than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 provides easier one-handed handling and suits small hands better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Its smaller footprint allows for easier reach across the screen.

What are the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 15 Pro Max screen is 0.6 inches larger than the screen on the iPhone 16.

Do the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max fit into pockets easily?

Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16 is more pocketable overall due to its smaller overall volume.

How much thinner is the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 has a depth of 7.8 mm, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a depth of 8.25 mm. The iPhone 16 is 0.45 mm thinner than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.