Size comparison

iPhone 16 Plus vs Pixel 9 Pro XL size

The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and the Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro XL take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.

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iPhone 16 Plus199 g160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
Pixel 9 Pro XL221 g162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm

Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.

How the iPhone 16 Plus measures up

Height, iPhone 16 Plus

-1.9 mm

Width, iPhone 16 Plus

+1.2 mm

Thickness, iPhone 16 Plus

-0.7 mm

Weight, iPhone 16 Plus

-22 g

Spec	iPhone 16 Plus	Pixel 9 Pro XL	Difference
Height	160.9 mm 6.33 in	162.8 mm 6.41 in	-1.9 mm (-1.2%)
Width	77.8 mm 3.06 in	76.6 mm 3.02 in	+1.2 mm (+1.6%)
Thickness	7.8 mm 0.31 in	8.5 mm 0.33 in	-0.7 mm (-8.2%)
Weight	199 g 7.0 oz	221 g 7.8 oz	-22 g (-10.0%)
Screen	6.7 in	6.8 in	-0.1 in (-1.5%)
Front footprint	125.2 cm²	124.7 cm²	+0.5 cm² (+0.4%)

What the difference feels like

The iPhone 16 Plus is 1.2 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.

In a jeans pocket the Pixel 9 Pro XL sits 1.9 mm higher, about 0.07 inches.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is 0.7 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.

At 22 g heavier (0.8 oz), the Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.

Common questions

Is the iPhone 16 Plus bigger than the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The iPhone 16 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro XL take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 1.9 mm and width by 1.2 mm.

Will a Pixel 9 Pro XL 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 1.9 mm in height and 1.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16 Plus.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The Pixel 9 Pro XL, because it is 1.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

iPhone 16 Plus cases on Amazon iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon Pixel 9 Pro XL cases on Amazon Pixel 9 Pro XL on Amazon

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Related comparisons

Sources

iPhone 16 Plus: manufacturer spec page
Pixel 9 Pro XL: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro XL.