Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (12 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro is slightly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (71.5 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably heavier (199 g vs 187 g). iPhone 16 Pro is 0.9 mm wider and 3 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro noticeably larger overall, while iPhone 15 Pro may feel easier to carry and use one...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), 12 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 8.25 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro is 0.9 mm wider and 3 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	71.5 mm	+0.9 mm
Height	146.6 mm	149.6 mm	+3 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.25 mm	0 mm
Weight	187 g	199 g	+12 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 15 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 70.6 mm width and 146.6 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro may require more finger stretching (71.5 mm × 149.6 mm).
iPhone 15 Pro slides into pockets more comfortably at 8.25 mm thick, and iPhone 15 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 16 Pro is only 12 g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (199 g vs 187 g).
iPhone 16 Pro takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.9 mm wider and 3 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro is wider (71.5 mm vs 70.6 mm, +0.9 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro is taller (149.6 mm vs 146.6 mm, +3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g and iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187 g — a difference of 12 g. iPhone 16 Pro is 6.4% heavier than iPhone 15 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 8.25 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.9 mm wider and 3 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (12 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 8.25 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

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