iPhone XR vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 4.1 millimetres0.16 inches narrower and 24 grams0.85 ounces lighter than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and easier to manage than the XR (paid link), with a battery that carries you further into the day. The XR is stuck on its final update, and paying premium for the 16 secures years of fresh software.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
XR, 16 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 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: XR 150.9 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.13 inches less |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 4.1 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.16 inches less |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 170 grams, 24 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.85 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 12.4 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.76 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 87 percent, 8 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 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. | 749 dollars | 799 dollars, 50 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) shorter, 4.1 mm (0.16 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 24 g (0.85 oz) lighter than the iPhone XR. The iPhone XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 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).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 16 size compare to the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 16 is 3.3 mm shorter and 4.1 mm narrower than the iPhone XR.
Is the iPhone 16 lighter than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 16 weighs 24 g less than the iPhone XR, a difference most people notice.
Do the iPhone 16 and iPhone XR have the same screen size?
Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone XR have a 6.1 inch display.
Is the iPhone 16 easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone XR.
Does the iPhone 16 fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket and its smaller dimensions make it more pocketable than the iPhone XR.
Is the iPhone 16 a worth it size-only upgrade over the iPhone XR?
The iPhone 16 is not considered a worth it size-only upgrade over the iPhone XR.