iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is 6.0 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 23 grams0.81 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.
The iPhone 7 Plus on Amazon (paid link) has stopped receiving updates, leaving you stuck on an outdated software version while apps gradually abandon it. The iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) costs more but provides substantially longer battery life and feels more compact in one hand despite weighing more. Choose the legacy model for value or pay extra to stay current.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 7 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
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from $769 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
18 Pro, 7 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 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 8.2 millimetres more6.23 inches, 0.32 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 6.0 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 1.45 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.06 inches less |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 188 grams, 23 grams less6.63 ounces, 0.81 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 4.4 cubic centimetres less5.49 cubic inches, 0.27 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 68 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 5.5 inches, 0.8 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 | 12MP |
| 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 | 7MP |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 36 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 769 dollars, 430 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 8.2 mm (0.32 in) taller, 6.0 mm (0.24 in) wider, 1.45 mm (0.06 in) thinner and 23 g (0.81 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 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the size of iPhone 18 Pro compare to iPhone 7 Plus?
iPhone 18 Pro is 8.2 mm shorter and 6.0 mm narrower than iPhone 7 Plus. It is also 1.45 mm thicker than iPhone 7 Plus.
Which phone is heavier between iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 7 Plus?
iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 g while iPhone 7 Plus weighs 188 g. The 23 g difference is noticeable according to the verdicts.
Is the screen on iPhone 18 Pro bigger than iPhone 7 Plus?
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 5.5 inch screen on iPhone 7 Plus. This makes the 18 Pro screen about 0.8 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone 18 Pro is rated as easier for one-handed use than iPhone 7 Plus. It is also considered better for small hands based on the page verdicts.
Which phone fits better in a typical men's jeans pocket?
iPhone 7 Plus is considered more pocketable than iPhone 18 Pro. Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not in a women's pocket.
Is upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro worth it for the size alone?
Whether upgrading for size is worth it depends on personal preference. The size difference involves a shorter width and height but a slightly thicker body.