Which phone is lighter?

Both weigh 199 g according to official specifications.

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 Plus 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 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 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 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm), both weigh 199 g, and iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall, while iPhone 16 P...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

Tie

Both weigh 199 g.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (8.25 mm).

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 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Plus	iPhone 16 Pro	Difference
Width	77.8 mm	71.5 mm	-6.3 mm
Height	160.9 mm	149.6 mm	-11.3 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	199 g	199 g	0 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 16 Plus may require more finger stretching (77.8 mm × 160.9 mm).
iPhone 16 Plus slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 16 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long sessions feel the same in hand — both phones weigh 199 g.
iPhone 16 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 16 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 149.6 mm, +11.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

Both iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro weigh 199 g according to official specifications.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 11.3 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Both weigh 199 g according to official specifications.
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Plus 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 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 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 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

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