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iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 15 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 15 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 2 grams0.07 ounces heavier.

The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 15 Plus (paid link) share the exact same physical build, so handling and pocket fit are indistinguishable. The iPhone 16 Plus brings faster performance and support for Apple Intelligence, while the iPhone 15 Plus is available renewed at a lower price.

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Easier one-handedSame

PocketSame

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Plus160.9 millimetres6.33 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches199 grams7.02 ounces15 Plus160.9 millimetres, the same6.33 inches, the same77.8 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same201 grams, 2 grams more7.09 ounces, 0.07 ounces more

Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 15 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 15 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 15 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 15 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 15 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 15 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 15 Plus 201 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 15 Plus 7.09 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 15 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Plus.
Specification16 Plus15 Plus
Height160.9 millimetres6.33 inches160.9 millimetres, the same6.33 inches, the same
Width77.8 millimetres3.06 inches77.8 millimetres, the same3.06 inches, the same
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight199 grams7.02 ounces201 grams, 2 grams more7.09 ounces, 0.07 ounces more
Volume97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, the same5.96 cubic inches, the same
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.88 percent88 percent, the same
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.7 inches, the same
Resolution1290 × 27961290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A16 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.899 dollars899 dollars, the same
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2023
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

What is the difference in size between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus have identical dimensions with a height of 160.9 mm, a width of 77.8 mm, and a depth of 7.8 mm.

Do the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus weigh the same?

The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, which makes the iPhone 15 Plus 2 g heavier at 201 g.

What size is the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus?

Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus feature a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 1290 × 2796 pixels.

Will the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus fit in a pocket?

Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits well in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Are the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 15 Plus easy to use with one hand?

Neither the iPhone 16 Plus nor the iPhone 15 Plus is designed for easy one-handed use due to their large 6.7-inch form factor.

Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 15 Plus to the iPhone 16 Plus for a change in size?

There is no size or weight advantage to upgrading from the iPhone 15 Plus to the iPhone 16 Plus since both models share the exact same physical build.