iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 41 grams1.45 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) offers a smoother screen and a lower price, but the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) feels lighter and carries modern features you won't find on older silicon. If you want Apple Intelligence and daily performance headroom, the 16 Plus is the move; otherwise, the Pro Max’s refresh rate makes it worth hunting for used.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
16 Plus, 13 Pro Max 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 Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 240 grams, 41 grams more8.47 ounces, 1.45 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 1.6 cubic centimetres less5.86 cubic inches, 0.10 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| 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 | 28 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 | 1,099 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 41 g (1.45 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 Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions compare between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 0.3 mm wider and 0.15 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Plus. Both phones stand about 161 mm tall.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 41 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max have a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus has 460 ppi while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has 458 ppi.
Are these phones easier to use with one hand?
Both phones are similar in size, so one-handed ease is rated as the same. Either model works for average adult hands given their dimensions.
Do iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 13 Pro Max fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. The iPhone 16 Plus is considered more pocketable due to being lighter and thinner.
Is upgrading to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading is worth it depends on if you prefer the lighter weight of the iPhone 16 Plus over the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The physical dimensions are nearly identical so size alone may not drive the decision.