The iPhone 16 is 147.6 mm (5.81 inches) tall, 71.6 mm (2.82 inches) wide and 7.80 mm (0.31 inches) thick, according to Apple’s technical specifications. It weighs 170 grams (6.00 ounces) and has a 6.1-inch display.
Apple announced the iPhone 16 on September 9, 2024, and released it on September 20, 2024. It is the smallest and lightest of the four models Apple launched that month.
iPhone 16 dimensions and weight
| Measurement | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 mm | 5.81 in |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 2.82 in |
| Depth | 7.80 mm | 0.31 in |
| Weight | 170 g | 6.00 oz |
| Display (diagonal) | 15.5 cm | 6.1 in |
The 7.80 mm depth covers the main body only. PhoneArena lists the iPhone 16 at about 11.2 mm deep once the rear camera bump is included.
A standard bank card (ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1) measures 85.6 x 53.98 mm. The iPhone 16 is about 62 mm taller and 17.6 mm wider than that card.
Apple builds the iPhone 16 with an aluminum frame, a color-infused glass back and a Ceramic Shield front. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use titanium frames.
iPhone 16 screen size and display measurements
Apple lists the iPhone 16 display at 6.1 inches on the diagonal. Measured as a standard rectangle, without the rounded corners, the diagonal is 6.12 inches.
The Super Retina XDR OLED panel has a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 pixels per inch. Those figures put the visible screen at about 141 mm tall and 65 mm wide.
PhoneArena calculates the iPhone 16 screen-to-body ratio at 86.38%. The display has a Dynamic Island cutout at the top and runs at 60Hz, while the iPhone 16 Pro models reach 120Hz with ProMotion.
iPhone 16 size compared with the rest of the lineup
The iPhone 16 family has five models. The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max went on sale in September 2024, and the iPhone 16e followed on February 28, 2025.
| Model | Display | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16e | 6.1 in | 146.7 mm | 71.5 mm | 7.80 mm | 167 g |
| iPhone 16 | 6.1 in | 147.6 mm | 71.6 mm | 7.80 mm | 170 g |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 6.3 in | 149.6 mm | 71.5 mm | 8.25 mm | 199 g |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 6.7 in | 160.9 mm | 77.8 mm | 7.80 mm | 199 g |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 6.9 in | 163.0 mm | 77.6 mm | 8.25 mm | 227 g |
The outlines below use each model’s real height and width, drawn to the same scale and aligned at the bottom edge.
Weight varies more than footprint across the lineup. The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 57 grams more than the iPhone 16, a gap of 33.5%.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Plus size
The iPhone 16 Plus is 13.3 mm taller and 6.2 mm wider than the iPhone 16. Both phones share the same 7.80 mm depth.
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams, 29 grams more than the iPhone 16. Its 6.7-inch display has 2796 x 1290 pixels.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro size
The iPhone 16 Pro is 2 mm taller, 0.1 mm narrower and 0.45 mm thicker than the iPhone 16. Apple fits a 6.3-inch display into that frame, 0.2 inches larger than the iPhone 16 screen.
At 199 grams, the iPhone 16 Pro weighs the same as the much larger iPhone 16 Plus.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max size
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the largest model in the lineup at 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm. It has a 6.9-inch display and weighs 227 grams.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e size
The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm and weighs 167 grams. That makes it 0.9 mm shorter, 0.1 mm narrower and 3 grams lighter than the iPhone 16.
Both phones have 6.1-inch screens. The iPhone 16e uses a notch and a 2532 x 1170 resolution, while the iPhone 16 has the Dynamic Island and 2556 x 1179 pixels.
iPhone 16 size compared with iPhone 14, 15 and 17
The iPhone 16 kept the iPhone 15 footprint of 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm. Apple cut 1 gram, taking the weight from 171 grams to 170 grams.
Matching dimensions do not mean matching cases. The iPhone 16 moved its rear cameras into a vertical layout and added the Action button and Camera Control button, so iPhone 15 cases do not line up with it.
The iPhone 17 went on sale on September 19, 2025. It grew to 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm and 177 grams, with a 6.3-inch display.
| Model | Display | Height | Width | Depth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 14 | 6.1 in | 146.7 mm | 71.5 mm | 7.80 mm | 172 g |
| iPhone 15 | 6.1 in | 147.6 mm | 71.6 mm | 7.80 mm | 171 g |
| iPhone 16 | 6.1 in | 147.6 mm | 71.6 mm | 7.80 mm | 170 g |
| iPhone 17 | 6.3 in | 149.6 mm | 71.5 mm | 7.95 mm | 177 g |
Weight fell by 1 gram in each of the two generations before the iPhone 17, then rose by 7 grams.
FAQ
How big is the iPhone 16 in inches?
The iPhone 16 measures 5.81 inches tall, 2.82 inches wide and 0.31 inches thick. Its display is 6.1 inches diagonally, or 6.12 inches measured as a standard rectangle.
How much does the iPhone 16 weigh?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 grams (6.00 ounces), according to Apple. That is 1 gram lighter than the iPhone 15 and 29 grams lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro.
Is the iPhone 16 the same size as the iPhone 15?
Yes. Both measure 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm. The iPhone 16 has a different camera layout and new buttons, so iPhone 15 cases do not fit it correctly.
Which is bigger, the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Pro is bigger. It is 2 mm taller, 0.45 mm thicker and 29 grams heavier, with a 6.3-inch display against the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 screen.
What is the smallest iPhone 16 model?
The iPhone 16e is the smallest at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm and 167 grams. Among the four September 2024 models, the standard iPhone 16 is the smallest.
