When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 17 reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Plus stands at 160.9 mm while the iPhone 17 measures 147.6 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 13.3 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Plus is 77.8 mm across versus the iPhone 17's 71.6 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.2 mm wider.
The iPhone 16 Plus is heavier at 199 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. That is a 28-gram difference (16.4%). 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 16 Plus | iPhone 17 | 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 | 199 g | 171 g | +28.0 mm |