iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 18 Pro, 12 grams0.42 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) holds a clear edge in battery life, which you'll feel by the end of the day. It was just released, so you get the latest silicon for the full cycle, but at Apple's standard premium price. If you'd rather save money, the iPhone 16 Pro (paid link) is still getting updates and can be found renewed.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM

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

iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 ounces16 Pro149.6 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.02 inches less71.5 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.02 inches less8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 inches less199 grams, 12 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.42 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	150.0 millimetres5.91 inches	149.6 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.02 inches less
Width	71.9 millimetres2.83 inches	71.5 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.02 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 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	88.2 cubic centimetres, 6.1 cubic centimetres less5.39 cubic inches, 0.37 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	89 percent	90 percent, 1 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.3 inches	6.3 inches, the same
Resolution	1206 × 2622	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.	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 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	999 dollars, 200 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2024
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 Pro is 0.4 mm (0.02 in) shorter, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 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 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 bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro is 0.4 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 12 grams more than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Do the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro have the same screen size?

Both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro have 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.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 16 Pro is more pocketable overall.

Is the size upgrade from iPhone 16 Pro to iPhone 18 Pro worth it?

The size difference is minimal so upgrading for size alone is not worth it according to the verdicts.

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