iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 15.4 millimetres0.61 inches taller and 57 grams2.01 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
You will notice the physical shift immediately: the iPhone 16 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is significantly heavier and demands two-handed reach compared to the lighter iPhone 16 (paid link). The larger phone trades away pocket comfort for a much more expansive display and noticeably longer battery life. If you want effortless one-handed use, stick with the iPhone 16.
Paid link.
Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
16, 16 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 16 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 15.4 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.61 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 6.0 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 227 grams, 57 grams more8.01 ounces, 2.01 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 21.9 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 1.34 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 91 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1320 × 2868 |
| 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 | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 33 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Also compared with iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17e
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone Duo
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 15.4 mm taller, 6.0 mm wider, and 0.45 mm deeper than the iPhone 16.
Which model is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use with one hand compared to the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max.
How much heavier is the iPhone 16 Pro Max than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g, which makes it 57 g heavier than the 170 g iPhone 16.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket.
Which phone has the larger screen size?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, while the iPhone 16 has a smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Which model is better suited for small hands?
The iPhone 16 is better suited for small hands due to its more compact footprint.