When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 and iPad mini (A17 Pro) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 stands at 147.6 mm while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) measures 195.4 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 47.8 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 is 71.6 mm across versus the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 134.8 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 63.2 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 6.3 mm. The iPhone 16 is 1.5 mm thicker.
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is heavier at 293 grams versus 170 grams for the iPhone 16. That is a 123-gram difference (72.4%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 16 | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 134.8 mm | -63.2 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 195.4 mm | -47.8 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 6.3 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 293 g | -123.0 mm |