Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (63 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.95 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16 (78 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 170 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.4 mm wider and 15.8 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 17 Pro Max s...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 63 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 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 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.4 mm wider and 15.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.6 mm	78 mm	+6.4 mm
Height	147.6 mm	163.4 mm	+15.8 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.75 mm	+0.95 mm
Weight	170 g	233 g	+63 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 17 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (78 mm × 163.4 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 17 Pro Max (233 g), a 63 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, while iPhone 16 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.4 mm wider and 15.8 mm taller than iPhone 16, making iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Pro Max is wider (78 mm vs 71.6 mm, +6.4 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller (163.4 mm vs 147.6 mm, +15.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and iPhone 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 63 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 37.1% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and iPhone 16 is 7.8 mm thick (+0.95 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.4 mm wider and 15.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (63 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.95 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

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