iPhone 7 vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 4.5 millimetres0.18 inches wider and 32 grams1.13 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) has stopped receiving updates and is stuck on its last version, making it increasingly limited. The iPhone 16 (paid link) offers lasting performance and battery life in a device that feels noticeably heavier and wider but works with today's apps. If you need something functional now, buy the 16; if you just need the cheapest phone, the 7 is a last resort. If you want a lighter alternative, the iPhone 16e (paid link) is worth considering.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
7, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 9.3 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.37 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 4.5 millimetres more2.82 inches, 0.18 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.70 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 170 grams, 32 grams more6.00 ounces, 1.13 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 16.5 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 1.01 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 87 percent, 21 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 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. | 13 hrs | 22 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. | 649 dollars | 799 dollars, 150 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 9.3 mm (0.37 in) taller, 4.5 mm (0.18 in) wider, 0.70 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 32 g (1.13 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz). The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 is 9.3 mm taller and 4.5 mm wider than the iPhone 7. It also has a 1.4 inch larger screen.
Is the iPhone 16 heavier than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 weighs 32 grams more than the iPhone 7. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch display while the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 16 screen is 1.4 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16. It is also better for small hands.
Does the iPhone 7 or iPhone 16 fit better in a pocket?
The iPhone 7 is more pocketable than the iPhone 16. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 16 worth it for size?
Upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 16 for size alone is not worth it. The iPhone 7 is more pocketable and easier to hold.