iPhone 18 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 18 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) just launched, trading the bulk of the 16 Plus (paid link) for a tighter feel and notably longer battery life. Both run the latest iOS, but the 16 Plus is older and only available renewed for much less. If you want the best endurance and screen smoothness, the new Pro is the pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
18 Pro, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.43 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.23 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 199 grams, 12 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.42 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 97.6 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 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 36 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 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 899 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.9 mm (0.43 in) taller, 5.9 mm (0.23 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 12 g (0.42 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz). The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.9 mm taller than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro is shorter and narrower.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to use one handed because it is narrower and shorter. It suits smaller hands better than the iPhone 16 Plus.
What is the screen size difference between these phones?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus screen is 0.4 inches larger.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 Plus is more pocketable for median men's jeans pockets. The iPhone 18 Pro is also sized for a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus noticeable?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 12 g more than the iPhone 16 Plus. The weight difference is not generally considered noticeable.
Is upgrading from iPhone 16 Plus to iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size?
Whether a size only upgrade is worth it depends on your preference. The iPhone 18 Pro offers a smaller body but longer battery life.