iPhone X vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone X, 4 grams0.14 ounces lighter.
The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) no longer receives iOS updates, leaving it stuck on older versions. The iPhone 16 (paid link) provides current security, longer battery life, and years of support to come. Buy the 16 for daily use, or pick up the X as a budget backup.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
X, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 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: X 143.6 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 4.0 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.16 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.7 millimetres more2.82 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 170 grams, 4 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.14 ounces less |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 4.0 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.25 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 87 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 4.0 mm (0.16 in) taller, 0.7 mm (0.03 in) wider, 0.10 mm thicker and 4 g (0.14 oz) lighter than the iPhone X. The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 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 X
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16 than iPhone X?
iPhone 16 is 4 mm taller and 0.7 mm wider than iPhone X. The depth difference is minimal at 0.1 mm.
Is iPhone 16 heavier than iPhone X?
iPhone 16 is 4 g lighter than iPhone X. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between these phones?
iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 5.8 inch screen on iPhone X. This adds about 0.3 inches of viewing area.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone X is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 16. iPhone X is also better for small hands due to its smaller dimensions.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both iPhone X and iPhone 16 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size increase worth upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 16?
Upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 16 for size alone is not worthwhile. The physical changes are minor despite the generational gap.