Device summary

Apple

iPhone 15 Plus

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20232024
Starting price$899$899
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight201 g199 g
Front materialCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Back materialColor-infused glassColor-infused glass
Display
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2796 × 12902796 × 1290
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness2000 nits2000 nits
ProtectionCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Performance
ChipsetApple A16 BionicApple A18
CPU6-core CPU6-core CPU
GPU5-core GPU5-core GPU
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OISFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 13 mmUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Front camerasTrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging20 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Charging standardMagSafe, QiMagSafe, Qi2
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ionBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
USBUSB-C (USB 2)USB-C (USB 2)
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
SatelliteEmergency SOS via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
FrameAluminumAluminum
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    iPhone 16 Plus

    2 g lighter · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Both have the same listed width (77.8 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Both have the same listed height (160.9 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (7.8 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 16 Plus is 2 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

iPhone 15 Plus

No source link is recorded for this model yet. Treat its listed figures as unverified.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPhone 16 Plus

Strengths

  • Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
  • Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
  • Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size

Compromises

  • 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
  • Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
  • No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro

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