Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (40 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 Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (77.6 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 187 g). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 7 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall, while iPhone 15 Pro may feel...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 40 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 Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 7 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	77.6 mm	+7 mm
Height	146.6 mm	163 mm	+16.4 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.25 mm	0 mm
Weight	187 g	227 g	+40 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 Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 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.
iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 40 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 7 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 70.6 mm, +7 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 146.6 mm, +16.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187 g — a difference of 40 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 21.4% 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 Max is 7 mm wider and 16.4 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (40 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 Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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