Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (29 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro 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 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 is slightly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (71.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro is significantly heavier (199 g vs 170 g), and iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 16 Pro slightly larger overall, wh...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), 29 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	71.6 mm	71.5 mm	-0.1 mm
Height	147.6 mm	149.6 mm	+2 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	170 g	199 g	+29 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 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 16 Pro (199 g), a 29 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 16 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 16 Pro slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 is wider (71.6 mm vs 71.5 mm, +0.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro is taller (149.6 mm vs 147.6 mm, +2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g and iPhone 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 29 g. iPhone 16 Pro is 17.1% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16 (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (29 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro 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 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 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 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

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