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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 18 Pro

Quick answer

The iPhone 18 Pro is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 41 grams1.45 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link), just released, brings a smoother screen, a better camera, and much longer battery life, though it is heavier and costs $1,199 now. The smaller 16 (paid link) stays lighter and is easier to handle, so buy the Pro only if you need the latest specs.

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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 ounces18 Pro150.0 millimetres, 2.4 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.09 inches more71.9 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.01 inches more8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more211 grams, 41 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.45 ounces more

Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16, iPhone 18 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 16.
Specification1618 Pro
Height147.6 millimetres5.81 inches150.0 millimetres, 2.4 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.09 inches more
Width71.6 millimetres2.82 inches71.9 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.01 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more
Weight170 grams6.00 ounces211 grams, 41 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.45 ounces more
Volume82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches94.4 cubic centimetres, 11.9 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.73 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent89 percent, 3 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more
Resolution1179 × 25561206 × 2622
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0
Rear ultra-wide—48MP Fusion f/2.2
Rear telephoto—48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)
Front camera12MP18MP Center Stage f/1.9
ChipA18A20 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.22 hrs36 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB256 GB – 2 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars1,199 dollars, 400 dollars more
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2026
StatusCurrentCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 18 Pro is 2.4 mm (0.09 in) taller, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 41 g (1.45 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 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).

Also compared with iPhone 16

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is iPhone 18 Pro than iPhone 16?

iPhone 18 Pro is 2.4 mm taller and 0.3 mm wider than iPhone 16. It also has a 6.3 inch screen compared to iPhone 16's 6.1 inch display.

Is iPhone 18 Pro heavier than iPhone 16?

Yes, iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 grams while iPhone 16 weighs 170 grams. The weight difference is noticeable at 41 grams.

What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 18 Pro?

iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch screen which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.1 inch screen on iPhone 16. Both phones have 460 ppi pixel density.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 18 Pro. It is better suited for small hands due to its smaller dimensions.

Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?

Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but iPhone 16 is more pocketable than iPhone 18 Pro due to its smaller profile. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Is the size increase worth upgrading from iPhone 16?

The verdict indicates the size only upgrade is not worth it. This means the extra size does not justify the change on its own.