iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 11 grams0.39 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 7 Plus on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, so it is stuck on its last version and likely won't run newer apps much longer. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the newest software and simply lasts longer on a charge, which matters more than any chip speed. One is a cheap experiment, the other is the real pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7 Plus
Pocket: iPhone 7 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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from $769 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 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
16 Plus, 7 Plus 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 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 2.7 millimetres less6.23 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 188 grams, 11 grams less6.63 ounces, 0.39 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 7.7 cubic centimetres less5.49 cubic inches, 0.47 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 68 percent, 20 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 1.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 59 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 | 14 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 | 769 dollars, 130 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.1 mm wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 11 g (0.39 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 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the height and width compare between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.7 mm taller and 0.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus also has a larger 6.7 inch screen compared to the iPhone 7 Plus.
Which model has a larger screen display?
The iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. This makes the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus 1.2 inches larger.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams and the iPhone 7 Plus weighs 188 grams. The page verdicts state that this weight difference is noticeable.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 7 Plus is rated as easier for one handed use and better for small hands. The iPhone 16 Plus is larger and may require two hands to use comfortably.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 7 Plus is considered more pocketable due to its smaller dimensions.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
The page verdicts indicate that a size only upgrade from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 16 Plus is not worth it. You should consider other factors like performance and software support.