iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus, 11 grams0.39 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 7 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last update, but it remains viable if you just need a basic phone for under a hundred dollars. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs current software and simply lasts longer on a charge, though it costs several times as much. Pick the 16 Plus if you want a phone that will keep working for years.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7 Plus
Pocket: iPhone 7 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
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from $899 at launch.
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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 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
7 Plus, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 7 Plus 6.23 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 7 Plus 3.07 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 Plus 0.29 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 Plus 188 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 7 Plus 6.63 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 Plus | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.2 millimetres6.23 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 2.7 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.11 inches more |
| Width | 77.9 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less3.06 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 199 grams, 11 grams more7.02 ounces, 0.39 ounces more |
| Volume | 90.0 cubic centimetres5.49 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 7.7 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.47 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 68 percent | 88 percent, 20 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 1.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 769 dollars | 899 dollars, 130 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) taller, 0.1 mm narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 11 g (0.39 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7 Plus. 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). 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 iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 7 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus is 2.7 mm taller than iPhone 7 Plus. iPhone 16 Plus is 0.1 mm narrower.
Is iPhone 16 Plus heavier than iPhone 7 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus weighs 11 g more than iPhone 7 Plus. The weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. The screen is 1.2 inches larger on iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
iPhone 7 Plus is easier to use one handed than iPhone 16 Plus. iPhone 7 Plus is better suited for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone 7 Plus is more pocketable. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade to iPhone 16 Plus worth it?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your need for a larger screen. iPhone 7 Plus remains more pocketable and lighter.