iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 28 grams0.99 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) and the iPhone 16 Pro Max (paid link) share a massive footprint, but the Pro Max brings a noticeably heavier feel alongside a much smoother display and vastly superior telephoto reach. If you want the lighter carry and a lower price renewed, go with the iPhone 16 Plus. If you need the ultimate cameras and battery endurance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the clear choice.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: 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 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
16 Plus, 16 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 2.1 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 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 | 227 grams, 28 grams more8.01 ounces, 0.99 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 6.7 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 0.41 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 91 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1320 × 2868 |
| 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 | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 33 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.1 mm taller, 0.45 mm thicker, and 28 g heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus, while being 0.2 mm narrower.
Which phone has the larger screen size between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.7-inch screen on the iPhone 16 Plus.
Do both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket.
Do the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max fit in a typical women's jeans pocket?
Neither the iPhone 16 Plus nor the iPhone 16 Pro Max fits into a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is one-handed use equally difficult on the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max present the same level of difficulty for one-handed use due to their large sizes.
Is the weight difference noticeable between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Yes, the 28 g weight difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and the heavier iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeable.