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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 31 grams1.09 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) fits naturally in one hand and brings modern processing power, while the iPhone 15 Plus (paid link) trades that pocket-friendly feel for a sprawling display and vastly longer battery life. Choosing between them comes down to whether you prioritize everyday comfort or endurance.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16

PocketiPhone 16

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16147.6 millimetres5.81 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches170 grams6.00 ounces15 Plus160.9 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same201 grams, 31 grams more7.09 ounces, 1.09 ounces more

Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 15 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 15 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 15 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 15 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 15 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 15 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 15 Plus 201 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 15 Plus 7.09 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 16.
Specification1615 Plus
Height147.6 millimetres5.81 inches160.9 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more
Width71.6 millimetres2.82 inches77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight170 grams6.00 ounces201 grams, 31 grams more7.09 ounces, 1.09 ounces more
Volume82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.2 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent88 percent, 1 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution1179 × 25561290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A16 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.22 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars899 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2023
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Plus compare?

The iPhone 15 Plus is 13.3 mm taller, 6.2 mm wider, and identical in depth to the iPhone 16.

Which model is heavier between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Plus?

The iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201 g, which is 31 g heavier than the 170 g iPhone 16.

Does the iPhone 16 offer better one-handed use than the iPhone 15 Plus?

Yes, the iPhone 16 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 15 Plus.

Which of these phones fits better in a pocket?

The iPhone 16 is more pocketable than the iPhone 15 Plus, though both models fit into a typical men's jeans pocket.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Plus?

The iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Plus comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen.

Is switching from the iPhone 15 Plus to the iPhone 16 a worthwhile size-only upgrade?

Whether a size-only upgrade from the iPhone 15 Plus to the iPhone 16 is worth it depends entirely on your preference for a more compact device.