iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thinner and 36 grams1.27 ounces lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro.
The iPhone 16 delivers a noticeably lighter feel and slimmer profile, while the iPhone 17 Pro maximizes display area.
Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
- The iPhone 16 feels noticeably lighter in lightweight pockets and reduces wrist fatigue during extended one-handed reading sessions.
- A slimmer profile makes the iPhone 16 slide in and out of tight jeans pockets with far less friction.
- The iPhone 17 Pro packs a larger display into a nearly identical grip width, sacrificing lightness for visual area.
A noticeably lighter build makes the iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) the easier everyday carry. Choose it if saving pocket weight matters more than extra screen area.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.7 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
17 Pro, 16 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
- iPhone 17 Pro — from $1,099 at launch.
- iPhone 16 — from $799 at launch.
Height: 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 Pro 206 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 17 Pro 7.27 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Pro | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 2.4 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.09 inches less |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 206 grams7.27 ounces | 170 grams, 36 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.27 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 11.9 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.73 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 87 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 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 | A19 Pro | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 32 hrs | 22 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 799 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is the iPhone 17 Pro heavier than the iPhone 16?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g, which is noticeably heavier than the 170 g iPhone 16.
How do the screen sizes compare between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3 in display, whereas the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 in screen.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 17 Pro?
Both phones share nearly identical widths of 71.6 mm and 71.9 mm, but the iPhone 16 is easier to manage over long periods because of its lighter build.
Which phone fits better in tight pockets?
The iPhone 16 is more pocketable due to its 7.8 mm thickness compared to the 8.75 mm depth of the iPhone 17 Pro.
How much taller is the iPhone 17 Pro than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 17 Pro stands at 150 mm tall, compared to the 147.6 mm height of the iPhone 16.
Does the iPhone 17 Pro offer better battery life than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 17 Pro provides up to 32 h of video playback compared to 22 h on the iPhone 16.