iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro Max size
The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.0% more area than the iPhone 16 Plus.
- iPhone 16 Plus199 g160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 16 Pro Max227 g163 x 77.6 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 Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 mm 6.33 in | 163 mm 6.42 in | -2.1 mm (-1.3%) |
| Width | 77.8 mm 3.06 in | 77.6 mm 3.06 in | +0.2 mm (+0.3%) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | -0.45 mm (-5.5%) |
| Weight | 199 g 7.0 oz | 227 g 8.0 oz | -28 g (-12.3%) |
| Screen | 6.7 in | 6.9 in | -0.2 in (-2.9%) |
| Front footprint | 125.2 cm² | 126.5 cm² | -1.3 cm² (-1.0%) |
What the difference feels like
The two are within 0.2 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 16 Pro Max sits 2.1 mm higher, about 0.08 inches.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.45 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 28 g heavier (1.0 oz), the iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 16 Plus bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.0% more area than the iPhone 16 Plus. Height differs by 2.1 mm and width by 0.2 mm.
Will a iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 2.1 mm in height and 0.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16 Plus.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, because it is 0.2 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 Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max.