iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 15 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 Pro is 7.2 millimetres0.28 inches narrower and 14.3 millimetres0.56 inches shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 15 Pro on Amazon (paid link) offers a much easier one-handed fit and a pro camera zoom that the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) skips. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Plus gives you a larger screen and a battery that simply lasts longer. Choose the iPhone 15 Pro for pocketability and cameras, or the iPhone 16 Plus for endurance and media.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 15 Pro
Weight difference: Not noticeable
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 15 Pro: 146.6 by 70.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 187 grams.
16 Plus, 15 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 15 Pro 5.77 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 15 Pro 2.78 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 15 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 15 Pro 187 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 15 Pro 6.60 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.6 millimetres, 14.3 millimetres less5.77 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 70.6 millimetres, 7.2 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.28 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 187 grams, 12 grams less6.60 ounces, 0.42 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 85.4 cubic centimetres, 12.3 cubic centimetres less5.21 cubic inches, 0.75 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 89 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1179 × 2556 |
| 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 | A18 | A17 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 23 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 – 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 2023 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro compare?
The iPhone 15 Pro is 14.3 mm shorter, 7.2 mm narrower, and 0.45 mm thicker than the iPhone 16 Plus. It also weighs 12 g less than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 15 Pro is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Do both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro fit in a pocket?
Both models fit comfortably inside a typical men's jeans pocket, though neither is designed to fit standard women's jeans pockets easily.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro noticeable?
The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187 g and the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, but this weight difference is not especially noticeable in daily use.
What are the screen sizes and body volumes of both phones?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a volume of 97.64 cm³ with a 6.7-inch screen, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro has a volume of 85.39 cm³ with a 6.1-inch screen.