iPhone 7 vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 10.7 millimetres0.42 inches wider and 61 grams2.15 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on iOS 15, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the newest software and lasts much longer. The 16 Plus is a modern daily driver with twice the screen time, while the 7 is a budget option you can hold one handed. Pick the 7 only if you need the smallest possible device; otherwise, the 16 Plus is the only future-proof choice.
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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 $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: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
7, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 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 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 22.6 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.89 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 10.7 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.42 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 | 199 grams, 61 grams more7.02 ounces, 2.15 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 31.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 1.94 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 88 percent, 22 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.7 inches, 2.0 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 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. | 649 dollars | 899 dollars, 250 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.6 mm (0.89 in) taller, 10.7 mm (0.42 in) wider, 0.70 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 61 g (2.15 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 22.6 mm taller and 10.7 mm wider than the iPhone 7. It is also 0.7 mm deeper.
Which phone is heavier, the iPhone 7 or the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 61 grams more than the iPhone 7. The difference is noticeable when holding both devices.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch display while the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display. This is a 2-inch increase in screen size.
Is the iPhone 7 easier to use one handed than the iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone 7 is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 16 Plus. It is also better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 7 is smaller and more pocketable than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 16 Plus is much larger and heavier than the iPhone 7.