iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 15.4 millimetres0.61 inches shorter and 57 grams2.01 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably lighter and easier to manage in one hand than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (paid link). You will feel the extra reach and heft on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but it rewards you with a massive screen and much longer battery life. If pocket comfort matters most, get the iPhone 16.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
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 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
16 Pro Max, 16 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Pro Max 227 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Pro Max | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.0 millimetres6.42 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 15.4 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.61 inches less |
| Width | 77.6 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 6.0 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.24 inches less |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 227 grams8.01 ounces | 170 grams, 57 grams less6.00 ounces, 2.01 ounces less |
| Volume | 104.4 cubic centimetres6.37 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 21.9 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.34 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 91 percent | 87 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.9 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.8 inches less |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 | 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 Pro | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 33 hrs | 22 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 799 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 compare?
The iPhone 16 is 6.0 mm narrower, 15.4 mm shorter, and 0.45 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, which makes it 57 g lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g.
What are the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, while the iPhone 16 comes with a smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Do both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth it for the size change?
Deciding whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on whether you prefer the expansive screen of the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the more compact build of the iPhone 16.