iPhone 16 vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 10.6 millimetres0.42 inches taller than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is physically more compact than the 7 Plus (paid link), making it easier to use one-handed despite a larger screen. You trade the 7 Plus's stopped updates and shorter battery life for modern performance and full iOS support. At $799 new versus under $100 renewed, the choice is about future-proofing versus budget.
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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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from $769 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
16, 7 Plus 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 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 10.6 millimetres more6.23 inches, 0.42 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 170 grams6.00 ounces | 188 grams, 18 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.63 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 7.5 cubic centimetres more5.49 cubic inches, 0.46 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 68 percent, 19 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.5 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A18 | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 769 dollars, 30 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 10.6 mm (0.42 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 18 g (0.63 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 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller and wider is the iPhone 7 Plus than the iPhone 16
iPhone 7 Plus is 10.6 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than iPhone 16. iPhone 16 is more compact overall.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7 Plus weighs 18 grams more than iPhone 16. The weight difference is noticeable in use.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch screen while iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch screen. iPhone 16 offers more display area in a smaller body.
Which phone is easier to use one handed
iPhone 16 is easier to use one handed than iPhone 7 Plus. iPhone 16 is better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket
iPhone 16 and iPhone 7 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. iPhone 16 is more pocketable.
Is a size only upgrade from iPhone 7 Plus to iPhone 16 worth it
Whether upgrading for size alone is worthwhile depends on your needs. iPhone 16 is smaller than iPhone 7 Plus with a larger screen.