iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 7
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 is 10.7 millimetres0.42 inches narrower and 61 grams2.15 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last version, meaning it won't receive future updates or security patches. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the latest software and lasts all day without hunting for a charger, which matters more than the extra heft. If you need a reliable companion for modern apps, the newer model is the only choice that makes sense.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 7
from $649 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 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams.
16 Plus, 7 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 7
from $649 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, 7 138.3 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 7 5.44 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 7 67.1 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 7 2.64 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 7 7.10 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 7 0.28 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 7 138 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 7 4.87 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 138.3 millimetres, 22.6 millimetres less5.44 inches, 0.89 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 67.1 millimetres, 10.7 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.42 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.10 millimetres, 0.70 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.03 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 138 grams, 61 grams less4.87 ounces, 2.15 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 65.9 cubic centimetres, 31.8 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 1.94 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 65 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 4.7 inches, 2.0 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A18 | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 649 dollars, 250 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 is 22.6 mm (0.89 in) shorter, 10.7 mm (0.42 in) narrower, 0.70 mm (0.03 in) thinner and 61 g (2.15 oz) lighter 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 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller and wider is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.6 mm taller and 10.7 mm wider than the iPhone 7.
How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus compared to iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 61 grams more than the iPhone 7.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use one handed.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 7 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 7 is more pocketable.
Is upgrading from iPhone 7 to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
The upgrade from iPhone 7 to iPhone 16 Plus for size alone depends on your needs.