iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone XS Max, 9 grams0.32 ounces lighter.
The iPhone XS Max on Amazon (paid link) is physically compact and lighter in the hand, but the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) wins on battery endurance and still receives software support. The XS Max is stuck on iOS 18 and will not get further updates, while the 16 Plus runs the latest version. If you need a phone that lasts and stays current, the 16 Plus is the only real pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS Max
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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.
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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 XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
XS Max, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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: XS Max 157.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: XS Max 6.20 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: XS Max 77.4 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: XS Max 3.05 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: XS Max 7.70 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: XS Max 0.30 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: XS Max 208 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: XS Max 7.34 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS Max | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 millimetres6.20 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 3.4 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Width | 77.4 millimetres3.05 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 208 grams7.34 ounces | 199 grams, 9 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.32 ounces less |
| Volume | 93.9 cubic centimetres5.73 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 3.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.23 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 88 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 27 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 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 899 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 3.4 mm (0.13 in) taller, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.10 mm thicker and 9 g (0.32 oz) lighter than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XS Max measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.70 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) and weighs 208 g (7.34 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 XS Max?
iPhone 16 Plus is 3.4 mm taller than iPhone XS Max. iPhone 16 Plus is also 0.4 mm wider.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus is 9 g lighter than iPhone XS Max. The weight difference is not noticeable according to page verdicts.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while iPhone XS Max has a 6.5 inch display. The difference is 0.2 inches.
Is iPhone XS Max easier to use with one hand than iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, iPhone XS Max is easier for one-handed use than iPhone 16 Plus. iPhone XS Max is also better for small hands.
Do iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both iPhone XS Max and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone XS Max to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size only?
No, the size only upgrade is not worth doing according to page verdicts. The phones are similar enough in pocket fit.