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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 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) gives you a massive screen, while the iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) trades that expanse for a much friendlier footprint in the hand. You are choosing between the expansive display of the iPhone 16 Plus available renewed and the modern hardware of the iPhone 18 Pro sold by Apple for $1199.

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Easier one-handediPhone 18 Pro

PocketiPhone 18 Pro

Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 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, 12 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.42 ounces less

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

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro.
Specification18 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
Weight211 grams7.44 ounces199 grams, 12 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.42 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 main48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.048MP
Rear ultra-wide48MP Fusion f/2.2—
Rear telephoto48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)—
Front camera18MP Center Stage f/1.912MP
ChipA20 ProA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.36 hrs27 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 2 TB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,199 dollars899 dollars, 300 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2026Sep 2024
StatusCurrentCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus compare?

The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.9 mm taller and 5.9 mm wider than the iPhone 18 Pro, while the iPhone 18 Pro is 0.95 mm thicker.

Which of these phones is lighter to hold?

The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams, making it 12 grams lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro at 211 grams.

How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus compared to the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Plus features a 6.7-inch display, which is 0.4 inches larger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 18 Pro.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Plus?

Yes, the smaller footprint of the iPhone 18 Pro makes it noticeably easier to manage for one-handed use and smaller hands compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.

Do both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 16 Plus fit into a typical men's jeans pocket?

Yes, both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus fit comfortably inside a typical men's jeans pocket.

What is the size difference if I upgrade from the iPhone 16 Plus to the iPhone 18 Pro?

Moving to the iPhone 18 Pro gives you a significantly shorter and narrower device that is slightly thicker and heavier, while dropping the screen size by 0.4 inches.