Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Plus at 201 g (31 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 15 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 201 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Plus is significantly wider than iPhone 16 (77.8 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 15 Plus is significantly heavier (201 g vs 170 g). iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider and 13.3 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 15 Plus significantly larger overall, while iPhone 16 may feel easier to carry and u...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs iPhone 15 Plus (201 g), 31 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 7.8 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider and 13.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Plus	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	77.8 mm	71.6 mm	-6.2 mm
Height	160.9 mm	147.6 mm	-13.3 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	7.8 mm	0 mm
Weight	201 g	170 g	-31 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.6 mm width and 147.6 mm height, while iPhone 15 Plus may require more finger stretching (77.8 mm × 160.9 mm).
iPhone 15 Plus slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 16 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 16 (170 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Plus (201 g), a 31 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 15 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 16 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider and 13.3 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 15 Plus significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 71.6 mm, +6.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 147.6 mm, +13.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201 g and iPhone 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 31 g. iPhone 15 Plus is 18.2% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 7.8 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider and 13.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Plus at 201 g (31 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 7.8 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 15 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 201 g.

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