When placed side by side, the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 15 Plus stands at 160.9 mm while the iPhone 16 measures 147.6 mm. The iPhone 15 Plus is 13.3 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 15 Plus is 77.8 mm across versus the iPhone 16's 71.6 mm. The iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider.
The iPhone 15 Plus is heavier at 201 grams versus 170 grams for the iPhone 16. That is a 31-gram difference (18.2%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.8 mm | 71.6 mm | +6.2 mm |
| Height | 160.9 mm | 147.6 mm | +13.3 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 170 g | +31.0 mm |