iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 70 grams2.47 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) feels significantly lighter and smaller in the hand, offering much better one-handed comfort than the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link). You lose some screen real estate and battery endurance to get that, and the 13 Pro Max is only available renewed at a lower price. Pick the 16 for comfort and longevity, or the 13 Pro Max if you prioritize display space and budget.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
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 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
16, 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 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 Max
from $1,099 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 Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 240 grams, 70 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.47 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 13.6 cubic centimetres more5.86 cubic inches, 0.83 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 87 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1284 × 2778 |
| 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 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 28 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 | 1,099 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 13.2 mm (0.52 in) taller, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 70 g (2.47 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 Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 13 Pro Max than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 13.2 mm taller and 6.5 mm wider than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has a 6.7 inch display compared to the iPhone 16 6.1 inch screen.
Which phone is heavier?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 240 g while the iPhone 16 weighs 170 g. The 70 g weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
Is the screen on the iPhone 13 Pro Max larger?
Yes, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch screen which is 0.6 inches larger than the iPhone 16 screen. Both phones have similar pixel density around 460 ppi.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use one handed and is better for small hands. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is larger and heavier which makes the device less convenient for one handed operation.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket according to measured median dimensions.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 worth it for size?
The iPhone 16 is lighter and more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Whether this size only upgrade is worth it depends on how much you value a smaller device.