iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16, 34 grams1.20 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) adds Apple Intelligence and USB‑C but sticks with a 60Hz display. The iPhone 13 Pro (paid link) costs much less and still feels smoother to use. Both hit the same battery life and updates, so you're choosing between the price and the screen.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Unclear
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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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 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams.
16, 13 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 13 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, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 204 grams, 34 grams more7.20 ounces, 1.20 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 2.2 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.13 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter, 0.1 mm narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 34 g (1.20 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 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 13 Pro size compare to the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.9 mm shorter and 0.15 mm thinner than the iPhone 16. Both models have the same 6.1 inch screen.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone 13 Pro weighs 34 grams more than the iPhone 16. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro are rated as equally easy for one-handed use. Neither model is significantly better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. It is unclear which one is more pocketable overall.
Are the screen sizes the same for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 13 Pro have a 6.1 inch display. The resolution and pixel density are also the same.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?
No, upgrading for size alone is not worth it since the dimensions are very similar. The iPhone 16 is slightly larger but not significantly different.