iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 13 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 14.2 millimetres0.56 inches shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 13 Pro on Amazon (paid link) fits more naturally in one hand and delivers a much smoother display, but the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) holds a charge far longer. For a better daily experience at a lower cost, the 13 Pro wins, while the 16 Plus remains the clear pick if endurance matters more than screen smoothness.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 13 Pro
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams.
16 Plus, 13 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 204 grams, 5 grams more7.20 ounces, 0.18 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 17.4 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 1.06 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 999 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 5 g (0.18 oz) heavier 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 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger 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. This makes the iPhone 16 Plus noticeably larger overall.
Which phone has a bigger screen?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus screen is 0.6 inches larger.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus heavier than the iPhone 13 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro is actually 5 grams heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus. The weight difference is not noticeable to most users.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 13 Pro is easier to use one handed due to its smaller dimensions. The iPhone 16 Plus is larger and may require two hands for some tasks.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 13 Pro is more pocketable. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 13 Pro to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size?
It depends on whether you prefer a bigger screen or a smaller phone. The iPhone 16 Plus offers more screen real estate while the iPhone 13 Pro is more pocketable.