iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 50 grams1.76 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) delivers noticeably longer life between charges, but it is also substantially larger and heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro (paid link). You save a significant amount buying the renewed 16 Pro, yet you trade that savings for a device that feels more substantial in hand. Pick the 18 Pro Max if endurance is your priority, or stick with the 16 Pro for better handling and value.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Pro
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches249 grams8.78 ounces16 Pro149.6 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.54 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 inches less199 grams, 50 grams less7.02 ounces, 1.76 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Specification	18 Pro Max	16 Pro

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	149.6 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.54 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight	249 grams8.78 ounces	199 grams, 50 grams less7.02 ounces, 1.76 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	88.2 cubic centimetres, 23.3 cubic centimetres less5.39 cubic inches, 1.42 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	90 percent, the same

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	6.3 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	1206 × 2622
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	12MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A18 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	45 hrs	27 hrs

Port	USB-C	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	128 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,299 dollars	999 dollars, 300 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2024
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 Pro is 13.8 mm (0.54 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 50 g (1.76 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. 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). The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 16 Pro than the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro is 13.8 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

How much lighter is the iPhone 16 Pro compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro weighs 50 g less than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 16 Pro is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Which phone is more pocketable?

The iPhone 16 Pro is more pocketable than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Is upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it for size alone?

Upgrading depends on if you prefer a larger screen and battery over a lighter and more pocketable phone.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro

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