iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 16, 17 grams0.60 ounces heavier.
Choosing between the iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) and the iPhone 15 Pro (paid link) comes down to a choice between newer everyday processing power and a smoother screen with extra zoom. The iPhone 16 brings a fresh chip and an updated camera control setup at a standard list price. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro offers a fluid display refresh rate and a dedicated telephoto lens for a similar cost renewed. Pick the iPhone 16 for current-generation speed, or grab the iPhone 15 Pro if you value the higher zoom and smoother motion.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
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 15 Pro: 146.6 by 70.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 187 grams.
16, 15 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 15 Pro 5.77 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 15 Pro 2.78 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 15 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 15 Pro 187 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 15 Pro 6.60 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 146.6 millimetres, 1.0 millimetres less5.77 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 70.6 millimetres, 1.0 millimetres less2.78 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 187 grams, 17 grams more6.60 ounces, 0.60 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 85.4 cubic centimetres, 3.0 cubic centimetres more5.21 cubic inches, 0.18 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 89 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 | A17 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 23 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · 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 2023 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro compare?
The iPhone 15 Pro is 1.0 mm shorter and 1.0 mm narrower than the iPhone 16, while standing 0.45 mm thicker.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187 grams, which is 17 grams heavier than the 170-gram iPhone 16.
Do the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro have the same screen size?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro feature a 6.1-inch display.
Can you easily use the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro with one hand?
Both models offer the same level of one-handed ease for an average adult hand.
Do the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro fit comfortably in a pocket?
Both phones fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Should I upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 16 for a size change?
Since both phones share nearly identical dimensions and the same 6.1-inch screen size, a size-only upgrade depends on your personal preferences.