iPhone 16 · 16 Plus · Reviewed 14 September 2026

iPhone 16 & 16 Plus screen protectors

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus kept the outlines of the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, so one set of protectors often covers both generations.

Short answer

Buy glass listed for the iPhone 16 (6.1-inch) or 16 Plus (6.7-inch). Many products name the iPhone 15 / 15 Plus too, which is fine, because Apple kept the same outer dimensions. The side Camera Control button isn't affected by a front protector.

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Which glass fits

ModelDisplayAlso fitsDoesn't fit
iPhone 166.1-inchiPhone 15 glass, when listed for bothNo 16 Pro glass (6.3-inch)
iPhone 16 Plus6.7-inchiPhone 15 Plus glass, when listed for bothNo 16 Pro Max glass (6.9-inch)

Apple's published dimensions for the iPhone 16 (147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm) match the iPhone 15, and the 16 Plus matches the 15 Plus. That's why protector makers commonly sell one product for both generations. If you're upgrading from a 15, your spare protectors will very likely fit. Check the maker's model list if you want a returns route.

Camera Control

The iPhone 16 range added Camera Control, a pressure- and touch-sensitive button on the right-hand side. It isn't on the front, so no screen protector covers it. If it feels unresponsive after you've changed accessories, the case is the likely cause, not the protector.

Standard vs Pro: the common mistake

The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen and the 16 Pro Max a 6.9-inch, both larger than the standard models. Search results mix them, and a Pro protector on a standard 16 will overhang the edges. Look for "iPhone 16" without "Pro" in the model list. Pro owners should see the 16 Pro guide or 16 Pro Max guide.

What to buy

Easiest to fit
Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit for iPhone 16 / 15A tray kit that typically covers both generations. See current listings on Amazon
Value
Three-pack glass for iPhone 16 / 15A good fit for a phone that's now two years old. See current listings on Amazon

Questions people ask

Do iPhone 15 screen protectors fit the iPhone 16?

Usually yes. Apple lists the same outer dimensions for both, and many protectors are sold for both. Pick one that names the 16 for certainty.

Does a screen protector cover Camera Control?

No. Camera Control is a side button; front protectors don't reach it.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 14 September 2026: