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

DimensioniPhone 15 ProiPhone 16 ProDifference
Width70.6 mm71.5 mm+0.9 mm
Height146.6 mm149.6 mm+3 mm
Thickness8.25 mm8.25 mm0 mm
Weight187 g199 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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