iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro, 29 grams1.02 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 16 Pro (paid link) share a footprint that feels nearly identical in the hand. You will feel the weight difference, and the iPhone 16 Pro simply lasts longer on a charge. If you care about the telephoto lens and smoother scrolling, go Pro; otherwise, save your money.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
16 Pro, 16 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro 5.89 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro 0.32 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Pro 199 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 16 Pro 7.02 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Pro | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 2.0 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.08 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 170 grams, 29 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.02 ounces less |
| Volume | 88.2 cubic centimetres5.39 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 5.8 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.35 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 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. | 27 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 | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 compare?
The iPhone 16 is 2.0 mm shorter, 0.1 mm wider, and 0.45 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, making it 29 g lighter than the 199 g iPhone 16 Pro.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 comes with a slightly smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Do both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 fit in a pocket easily?
Both models fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Pro?
Both models offer the same level of one-handed ease during everyday use.
How much more pocketable is the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 16 is more pocketable due to its lower weight and slightly reduced height and depth.