Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro Max is lighter at 221 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (6 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 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 Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly wider than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.6 mm vs 76.7 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly heavier (227 g vs 221 g). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 3.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeably larger overall, while iPhone 15 Pro Max may feel...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 6 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 8.25 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 3.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	76.7 mm	77.6 mm	+0.9 mm
Height	159.9 mm	163 mm	+3.1 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.25 mm	0 mm
Weight	221 g	227 g	+6 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 15 Pro Max is easier to grip one-handed with a 76.7 mm width and 159.9 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
iPhone 15 Pro Max slides into pockets more comfortably at 8.25 mm thick, and iPhone 15 Pro Max has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 16 Pro Max is only 6 g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro Max (227 g vs 221 g).
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro Max leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 3.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 76.7 mm, +0.9 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 159.9 mm, +3.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g — a difference of 6 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.7% heavier than iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 8.25 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 3.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is lighter at 221 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (6 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 8.25 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 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 Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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