iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro, 12 grams0.42 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 15 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is slightly smaller and easier to manage in one hand, while the iPhone 16 Pro (paid link) trades that slight compactness for a bigger screen and noticeably better battery life. You won't feel a massive performance leap day to day, but the extra reach on the telephoto camera makes the newer model the more versatile pick if you are buying renewed.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 15 Pro
Weight difference: Not noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 15 Pro: 146.6 by 70.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 187 grams. iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams.
15 Pro, 16 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro 5.77 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro 2.78 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro 0.32 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 15 Pro 187 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: 15 Pro 6.60 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.6 millimetres5.77 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 3.0 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.12 inches more |
| Width | 70.6 millimetres2.78 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.25 millimetres, the same0.32 inches, the same |
| Weight | 187 grams6.60 ounces | 199 grams, 12 grams more7.02 ounces, 0.42 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.4 cubic centimetres5.21 cubic inches | 88.2 cubic centimetres, 2.9 cubic centimetres more5.39 cubic inches, 0.17 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 90 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 23 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · 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 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 999 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro compare to the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Pro is 3.0 mm taller, 0.9 mm wider, and 12 g heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro. Both phones share a depth of 8.25 mm.
Which phone is better for one-handed use, the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands due to its slightly more compact dimensions.
Do the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro fit comfortably inside a typical men's jeans pocket.
Do the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro fit in a typical women's jeans pocket?
Neither the iPhone 15 Pro nor the iPhone 16 Pro fits comfortably into a typical women's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.
Is the size increase from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 16 Pro noticeable?
The 12 g weight difference between the two models is not noticeably different in daily use.