iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro size
The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is the bigger phone. Its front covers 17.0% more area than the iPhone 16 Pro.
- iPhone 16 Plus199 g160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 16 Pro199 g149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 16 Plus measures up
| Spec | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 mm 6.33 in | 149.6 mm 5.89 in | +11.3 mm (+7.6%) |
| Width | 77.8 mm 3.06 in | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | +6.3 mm (+8.8%) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | -0.45 mm (-5.5%) |
| Weight | 199 g 7.0 oz | 199 g 7.0 oz | Same |
| Screen | 6.7 in | 6.3 in | +0.4 in (+6.3%) |
| Front footprint | 125.2 cm² | 107 cm² | +18.2 cm² (+17.0%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 16 Pro will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 16 Plus sits 11.3 mm higher, about 0.44 inches.
The iPhone 16 Pro is 0.45 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 16 Plus bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Plus is the bigger phone. Its front covers 17.0% more area than the iPhone 16 Pro. Height differs by 11.3 mm and width by 6.3 mm.
Will a iPhone 16 Pro case fit the iPhone 16 Plus?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 11.3 mm in height and 6.3 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16 Plus.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 Pro, because it is 6.3 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 16 Plus: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 16 Pro: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro.