Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (56 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (77.6 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 mm wider and 15.4 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPhone 16 Pro Max s...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 56 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (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 Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 mm wider and 15.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.6 mm	77.6 mm	+6 mm
Height	147.6 mm	163 mm	+15.4 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	171 g	227 g	+56 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 15 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.6 mm width and 147.6 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 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 Max (227 g), a 56 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 15 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 mm wider and 15.4 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.6 mm, +6 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 147.6 mm, +15.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 15 weighs 171 g — a difference of 56 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 32.7% heavier than iPhone 15.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 mm wider and 15.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (56 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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