Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (22 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 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 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (76.7 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly heavier (221 g vs 199 g). iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly larger overall, while iPhone 16 Pro may fe...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 22 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 8.25 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	76.7 mm	71.5 mm	-5.2 mm
Height	159.9 mm	149.6 mm	-10.3 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.25 mm	0 mm
Weight	221 g	199 g	-22 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while iPhone 15 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (76.7 mm × 159.9 mm).
iPhone 15 Pro Max slides into pockets more comfortably at 8.25 mm thick, and iPhone 16 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), a 22 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 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Pro Max is wider (76.7 mm vs 71.5 mm, +5.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Pro Max is taller (159.9 mm vs 149.6 mm, +10.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g — a difference of 22 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 11.1% heavier than iPhone 16 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 8.25 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (22 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 8.25 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

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