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iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 11

Quick answer

The iPhone 11 is 2.1 millimetres0.08 inches narrower and 10.0 millimetres0.39 inches shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 11 on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest iPhone still getting updates, so it is probably next to go. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) lasts much longer on a charge and runs the newest software, but it costs far more renewed. Move to the 16 Plus if you want reliability beyond next year.

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Easier one-handediPhone 11

PocketiPhone 11

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Plus160.9 millimetres6.33 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches199 grams7.02 ounces11150.9 millimetres, 10.0 millimetres less5.94 inches, 0.39 inches less75.7 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres less2.98 inches, 0.08 inches less8.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more194 grams, 5 grams less6.84 ounces, 0.18 ounces less

Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 11 150.9 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 11 5.94 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 11 75.7 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 11 2.98 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 11 8.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 11 0.33 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 11 194 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 11 6.84 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 11. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Plus.
Specification16 Plus11
Height160.9 millimetres6.33 inches150.9 millimetres, 10.0 millimetres less5.94 inches, 0.39 inches less
Width77.8 millimetres3.06 inches75.7 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres less2.98 inches, 0.08 inches less
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches8.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.33 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight199 grams7.02 ounces194 grams, 5 grams less6.84 ounces, 0.18 ounces less
Volume97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches94.8 cubic centimetres, 2.8 cubic centimetres less5.79 cubic inches, 0.17 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.88 percent79 percent, 9 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1290 × 2796828 × 1792
Pixel density460 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A13 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs17 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.899 dollars699 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2019
StatusCurrentLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 11 is 10.0 mm (0.39 in) shorter, 2.1 mm (0.08 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 5 g (0.18 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus. 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). The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much taller is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 11?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 10 mm taller and 2.1 mm wider than the iPhone 11.

Is the iPhone 16 Plus heavier than the iPhone 11?

The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 5 grams more than the iPhone 11 but the difference is not noticeable.

Which phone has a larger screen?

The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch screen and the iPhone 11 has a 6.1 inch screen.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 11 is easier to use with one hand and better for small hands than the iPhone 16 Plus.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 11 is more pocketable.

Is upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size?

Choosing the iPhone 16 Plus over the iPhone 11 depends on your needs as battery and support drive the choice.