iPhone 16 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 6.4 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 79 grams2.79 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) simply lasts longer and offers a brighter, smoother display that makes daily use feel snappier. But it is also much heavier and costs more, so you are trading pocket ease for endurance. Keep the 16 (paid link) if you want value; switch only if battery life is now your bottleneck.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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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 18 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 249 grams.
16, 18 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 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 18 Pro Max 249 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 15.8 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.62 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 6.4 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 249 grams, 79 grams more8.78 ounces, 2.79 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 29.1 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.78 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 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 camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,299 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 15.8 mm (0.62 in) taller, 6.4 mm (0.25 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 79 g (2.79 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 Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro Max than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 15.8 mm taller and 6.4 mm wider than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 18 Pro Max also weighs 79 g more.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display. The difference is 0.8 inches.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly heavier than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 g and the iPhone 16 weighs 170 g. The page verdicts note this weight difference is noticeable.
Which phone is better for one handed use?
The iPhone 16 is rated as easier for one handed use. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is larger and heavier.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 18 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a median women's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade from iPhone 16 to iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it?
The verdicts say a size only upgrade is worth it for this comparison. The upgrade gives a bigger screen and battery but adds height and weight.