iPhone 16 vs Pixel 9: size comparison
Pixel 9 is 5.2 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than iPhone 16. iPhone 16 would fit inside the outline of Pixel 9.
iPhone 16 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (height x width x thickness), while Pixel 9 measures 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm.
Both phones are drawn to the same scale on a grid where each square is 10 mm. Blue is iPhone 16, coral is Pixel 9.
| iPhone 16 | Pixel 9 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 mm | 152.8 mm | +5.2 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 72.0 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.5 mm | +0.7 mm |
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What the size difference means in daily use
One-handed use
The two phones are almost exactly as wide (71.6 mm and 72.0 mm), so reaching across the screen with one hand should feel much the same on both.
Pockets and bags
Pixel 9 is 5.2 mm taller, which mostly affects how deep it sits in a pocket and how far your thumb must stretch to the top edge. Pixel 9 is slightly thicker, by 0.7 mm, which you may feel in a slim pocket.
Cases and screen protectors
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone 16 is unlikely to fit Pixel 9. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pixel 9 bigger than iPhone 16?
Pixel 9 is 5.2 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than iPhone 16. iPhone 16 would fit inside the outline of Pixel 9. Thickness differs by 0.7 mm.
Will a case for iPhone 16 fit Pixel 9?
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone 16 is unlikely to fit Pixel 9. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Which is easier to hold with one hand, iPhone 16 or Pixel 9?
The two phones are almost exactly as wide (71.6 mm and 72.0 mm), so reaching across the screen with one hand should feel much the same on both.
About these numbers
Sizes are height x width x thickness in millimetres, taken from manufacturer and retailer spec pages and phone databases. Thickness can differ slightly by colour or back material, and where sources show a range we use the larger value. If you spot a wrong number, please tell us and we will fix it.