Home
News
You are here

Biggest iPhones yet: Here's how iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max may look next to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

By Tsveta Ermenkova

Published: Dec 05, 2023, 9:41 AM

2comments

Apple

Biggest iPhones yet: Here's how iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max may look next to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

Since the debut of the first iPhone in 2007, we've been on a journey, covering each successive iteration. As we bid farewell to 2023, the iPhone 15 series is already old news, making way for the next iPhone 16 series, expected to grace us in the fall of the coming year. While it might seem a tad early to gear up, time has a way of slipping away, prompting us to dive into our expectations for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

In this article, our focus shifts to the size of the upcoming smartphones. We've teamed up with a talented 3D artist to bring to life the potential look of the iPhone 16 series, drawing inspiration from the plethora of rumors and leaks circulating thus far. But that's not the end of the story – we've also positioned the iPhone 16 series alongside its predecessor to provide a side-by-side comparison. This visual journey aims to offer you a clear understanding of the anticipated differences in size.

Jump to:

What differences do we expect to see?
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 size comparison

What differences do we expect to see?

Whispers in the rumor mill suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max might undergo a subtle transformation, becoming slightly taller and wider and carrying a tad more weight compared to their predecessors. On the flip side, it appears that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will maintain a size profile similar to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Image Credit–PhoneArena

This potential growth can be attributed to rumors of an expanded display size for the iPhone 16 series. Speculations suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro Max might boast a larger 6.86-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro could see its screen expand to 6.27 inches. The speculated dimensions for the iPhone 16 series could shape up as follows:

Phone model	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
iPhone 16	147.6mm	71.6mm	7.8mm	173gr
iPhone 16 Plus	160.9mm	77.8mm	7.8mm	203gr
iPhone 16 Pro	149.6mm	71.45mm	8.25mm	194gr
iPhone 16 Pro Max	163mm	77.58mm	8.25mm	225gr

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 size comparison

As mentioned earlier, we anticipate that the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will maintain their current size. However, differences are expected with the Pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro dimensions stand at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25mm, weighing in at 187 grams. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Pro is projected to be slightly larger and heavier, tipping the scales at 194 grams.

The scenario echoes with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, rumored to surpass its already sizable predecessor and naturally carrying a bit more weight (a mere 4 grams, which, let's be honest, might be hard to feel or notice). Let's break down the dimensions and weights of the iPhone 15 series compared to the iPhone 16 series in the table below.

	iPhone 16	iPhone 15	iPhone 16 Plus	iPhone 15 Plus	iPhone 16 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro Max
Height	147.6mm	147.6mm	160.9mm	160.8mm	149.6mm	146.6mm	163mm	159.9mm
Width	71.6mm	71.6mm	77.8mm	77.8mm	71.45mm	70.6mm	77.58mm	76.7mm
Depth	7.8mm	7.8mm	7.8mm	7.8mm	8.25mm	8.25mm	8.25mm	8.25mm
Weight	173gr	171gr	203gr	201gr	194gr	187gr	225gr	221gr

The size difference might not be immediately apparent to everyone, as we're dealing with just a few millimeters and grams. Yet, for those with smaller hands, carrying out one-handed tasks on iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max could become slightly more challenging. The nuances in size and weight can have diverse effects, particularly in everyday, practical usability.

View Full Bio

Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.