Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (28 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 is slightly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (71.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro is significantly heavier (199 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPhone 16 Pro slightly larger overall, wh...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), 28 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	71.6 mm	71.5 mm	-0.1 mm
Height	147.6 mm	149.6 mm	+2 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	171 g	199 g	+28 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
iPhone 15 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 15 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 15 (171 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), a 28 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 15 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPhone 16 Pro slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 is wider (71.6 mm vs 71.5 mm, +0.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro is taller (149.6 mm vs 147.6 mm, +2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g and iPhone 15 weighs 171 g — a difference of 28 g. iPhone 16 Pro is 16.4% heavier than iPhone 15.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 15 is 7.8 mm thick (+0.45 mm). iPhone 16 Pro is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (28 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

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