iPhone 16 vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16, 18 grams0.63 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) sits on the oldest chip Apple still supports, which likely means it is next to lose updates. The iPhone 16 (paid link) brings Apple Intelligence, a longer video life, and a newer body while costing considerably more upfront. If you need guaranteed longevity, the 16 wins; if you want the best value, the renewed Pro holds on.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
16, 11 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 3.6 millimetres less5.67 inches, 0.14 inches less |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 188 grams, 18 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.63 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 0.8 cubic centimetres more5.08 cubic inches, 0.05 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 82 percent, 5 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 3.6 mm (0.14 in) shorter, 0.2 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 18 g (0.63 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz). The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller and wider is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16 is 3.6 mm taller and 0.2 mm wider than the iPhone 11 Pro. It is also 0.3 mm thinner and 18 g lighter.
Is the iPhone 16 lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro and does it matter?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g whereas the iPhone 11 Pro weighs 188 g. This 18 g difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch screen while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch screen. Both have similar pixel density and resolution styles.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use one handed than the iPhone 11 Pro?
Both phones offer the same level of one handed ease according to the verdicts. Neither is distinctly better for small hands or average adult hands.
Does the iPhone 16 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket better than the iPhone 11 Pro?
Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not in a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16 is rated as more pocketable overall.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for screen area. The iPhone 16 is slightly larger but maintains a similar form factor.