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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 Plus is 5.9 millimetres0.23 inches wider and 10.9 millimetres0.43 inches taller than the iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 17 Pro on Amazon (paid link) drops the bulk for a much easier hand-feel, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) keeps a sprawling screen and trades away high-end camera reach and smoothness. You get a significantly sharper display refresh and better stamina out of the smaller Pro. Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if you want pocketability and better lenses, or the iPhone 16 Plus if your priority is sheer viewing acreage.

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Easier one-handediPhone 17 Pro

PocketiPhone 17 Pro

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches206 grams7.27 ounces16 Plus160.9 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.43 inches more77.8 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.23 inches more7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less199 grams, 7 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.25 ounces less

Height: 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 Pro 206 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 17 Pro 7.27 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 17 Pro.
Specification17 Pro16 Plus
Height150.0 millimetres5.91 inches160.9 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.43 inches more
Width71.9 millimetres2.83 inches77.8 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.23 inches more
Depth8.75 millimetres0.34 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight206 grams7.27 ounces199 grams, 7 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.25 ounces less
Volume94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, 3.3 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.20 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.89 percent88 percent, 2 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.3 inches6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more
Resolution1206 × 26221290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA19 ProA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.32 hrs27 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 1 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,099 dollars899 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2025Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus compare?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.9 mm taller, 5.9 mm wider, and 0.95 mm thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, which makes it 7 g lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro at 206 g.

How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, which gives it a 0.4-inch larger screen canvas than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 17 Pro.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 17 Pro is easier to handle with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the larger iPhone 16 Plus.

Do the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a pocket?

Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket.

Is switching from the iPhone 16 Plus to the iPhone 17 Pro worth it for a size change?

Deciding whether the physical size difference justifies an upgrade depends on whether you prefer the smaller reach of the iPhone 17 Pro or the expansive screen of the iPhone 16 Plus.