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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 11.3 millimetres0.44 inches taller than the iPhone 16 Pro.

The iPhone 16 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably easier to manage in one hand and slips into pockets more naturally than the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link), despite both weighing the same. You are choosing between the smaller body with smoother scrolling and better zoom lenses on the Pro, or the expansive canvas of the iPhone 16 Plus.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16 Pro

PocketiPhone 16 Pro

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Pro149.6 millimetres5.89 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches199 grams7.02 ounces16 Plus160.9 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.44 inches more77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less199 grams, the same7.02 ounces, the same

Height: 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro 5.89 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro 0.32 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Pro 199 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 16 Pro 7.02 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Pro.
Specification16 Pro16 Plus
Height149.6 millimetres5.89 inches160.9 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.44 inches more
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more
Depth8.25 millimetres0.32 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight199 grams7.02 ounces199 grams, the same7.02 ounces, the same
Volume88.2 cubic centimetres5.39 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, 9.4 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.57 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent88 percent, 2 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.3 inches6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more
Resolution1206 × 26221290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18 ProA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs27 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 GB – 1 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars899 dollars, 100 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus compare?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 11.3 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 16 Pro, while also being 0.45 mm thinner.

What is the difference in screen size between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen.

Do the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus weigh the same?

Both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus weigh exactly 199 grams.

Which model is easier for one-handed use and smaller hands?

The iPhone 16 Pro is easier to use with one hand and better suited for smaller hands compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.

Will the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a pocket?

Both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Is switching between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus a significant size change?

Moving to the iPhone 16 Plus adds considerable height and width over the iPhone 16 Pro for the sake of an extra 0.4 inches of screen real estate.