Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (51 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16 (76.7 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly heavier (221 g vs 170 g), and iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 mm wider and 12.3 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 15 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 51 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (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 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 mm wider and 12.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	76.7 mm	71.6 mm	-5.1 mm
Height	159.9 mm	147.6 mm	-12.3 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.8 mm	-0.45 mm
Weight	221 g	170 g	-51 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.6 mm width and 147.6 mm height, while iPhone 15 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (76.7 mm × 159.9 mm).
iPhone 16 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 16 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 Max (221 g), a 51 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 15 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 16 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 mm wider and 12.3 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Pro Max is wider (76.7 mm vs 71.6 mm, +5.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Pro Max is taller (159.9 mm vs 147.6 mm, +12.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and iPhone 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 51 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 30.0% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 mm wider and 12.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (51 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

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