Will an iPhone 15 case fit an iPhone 16?
Identical official dimensions, but a new camera layout and two new buttons. Why iPhone 15 cases don’t suit the iPhone 16, plus the Pro and Plus models.
Written by the YOONIG team · Editorially reviewed · Updated · 3 min read
The short answer
No, even though Apple lists exactly the same dimensions for both (147.6 mm × 71.6 mm × 7.8 mm). The iPhone 16 arranges its two rear cameras vertically, where the 15 has them diagonally, it replaces the ring/silent switch with an Action button and it adds a Camera Control button on the right side.
A 15 case slides on, but the camera opening is in the wrong place and it covers the Camera Control. A case made for the iPhone 16 has an opening or a pressable cover for it.
Side by side
Official dimensions from the manufacturer. Dimensions alone don’t decide fit: camera position, button placement and cut-outs matter just as much.
Sources: iPhone 15 specs, iPhone 16 specs.
| Spec | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 mm | 147.6 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Screen | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Side buttons | Ring/silent switch | Action button, Camera Control |
| MagSafe | Yes | Yes |
What actually changes between them
These are the differences a case has to follow. Any one of them is enough to stop a case sitting flat, covering a button or lining up with the camera.
- Apple lists exactly the same height, width and depth for both
- The iPhone 16 has an Action button where the other has a ring/silent switch
- The iPhone 16 has a Camera Control button on the side, which needs its own opening or cover in a case
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro
These are different sizes: the 16 Pro is taller (149.6 mm against 146.6 mm) with a 6.3-inch screen instead of 6.1-inch, and it adds Camera Control. The same goes for the 16 Pro Max against the 15 Pro Max. Cases don’t swap.
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.6 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Width | 70.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Depth | 8.25 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Screen | 6.1-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Side buttons | Action button | Action button, Camera Control |
| MagSafe | Yes | Yes |
iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus
The Plus models follow the base models: same official outline, but the 16 Plus has the vertical camera layout, Action button and Camera Control. A 15 Plus case is the wrong choice for a 16 Plus.
Why “almost fits” isn’t good enough
A case that nearly fits can press a side button all the time, leave a gap at one corner where the phone can pop out when dropped, or sit on the camera rim so the lenses touch the table. A raised edge around the camera only protects if it surrounds the lenses exactly.
Every YOONIG case is cut for one model, so the print, the openings and the raised edges line up with that phone. If you are not sure which model you have, our guide to finding your exact model takes a minute.
Find the right case
Shop cases made for each phone: iPhone 15 cases, iPhone 16 cases.
Frequently asked questions
Are the iPhone 15 and 16 the same size?
Yes on paper: Apple lists both at 147.6 mm × 71.6 mm × 7.8 mm. The camera layout and buttons are different, so cases are not interchangeable.
Will an iPhone 16 case fit an iPhone 15?
It may go on, but the camera opening is made for the 16’s vertical cameras and there is an opening for a Camera Control button the 15 doesn’t have.
Do I need a special case for Camera Control?
Yes. The case needs an opening or a cover you can press and slide on, exactly over the button. Cases for the iPhone 16 and later are made with this in mind.
Will an iPhone 15 Pro Max case fit a 16 Pro Max?
No. The 16 Pro Max is a larger phone (163 mm tall) with Camera Control.
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