Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 15 Plus at 201 g (2 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 15 Plus 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 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 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 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Plus is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 15 Plus is slightly heavier (201 g vs 199 g), and iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 15 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 15 Plus significantl...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) vs iPhone 15 Plus (201 g), 2 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 15 Plus

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

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Plus	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	77.8 mm	71.5 mm	-6.3 mm
Height	160.9 mm	149.6 mm	-11.3 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	201 g	199 g	-2 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 149.6 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 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 15 Plus is only 2 g heavier than iPhone 16 Pro (201 g vs 199 g).
iPhone 15 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 16 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 15 Plus significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 149.6 mm, +11.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201 g and iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g — a difference of 2 g. iPhone 15 Plus is 1.0% heavier than iPhone 16 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 15 Plus at 201 g (2 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 15 Plus 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 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus iPhone 15 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 201 g.

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