Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 199 g). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 28 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 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

DimensioniPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxDifference
Width71.5 mm77.6 mm+6.1 mm
Height149.6 mm163 mm+13.4 mm
Thickness8.25 mm8.25 mm0 mm
Weight199 g227 g+28 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 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
  • iPhone 16 Pro 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 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 28 g difference that adds up over time.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 16 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

  • Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
  • Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.1 mm).
  • Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g — a difference of 28 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 14.1% heavier than iPhone 16 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 8.25 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?
iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?
iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (28 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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