Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Pro at 187 g (17 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm 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 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPhone 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 is slightly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (71.6 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably heavier (187 g vs 170 g), and iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 is 1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 slightly larger overall, while iPhon...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro (187 g), 17 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

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

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 16

iPhone 16 is 1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	71.6 mm	+1 mm
Height	146.6 mm	147.6 mm	+1 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.8 mm	-0.45 mm
Weight	187 g	170 g	-17 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (70.6 × 146.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
iPhone 16 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 15 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 16 (170 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Pro (187 g), a 17 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 is 1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 is wider (71.6 mm vs 70.6 mm, +1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 is taller (147.6 mm vs 146.6 mm, +1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187 g and iPhone 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 17 g. iPhone 15 Pro is 10.0% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 is 1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Pro at 187 g (17 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm 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 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPhone 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

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