Will the iPhone 15 Case Fit the iPhone 16?
The newly launched iPhone 16 lineup brings several design upgrades and cutting-edge features over the last-gen models. While the changes spark excitement amongst users, it also brings an important question —“Will my iPhone 15 case fit the iPhone 16?”If you’re curious to know the same, you have landed at the right place. In this article, we’ll quickly delve into the compatibility of iPhone 15 cases with the iPhone 16.
This will help you figure out if you can use your favorite iPhone 15 or 15 Plus case for the new iPhone 16 or 16 Plus. Let’s begin!
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: Design Changes
To determine if your iPhone 15 case will fit the iPhone 15, we need to understand the design changes between the two models. Below you can find the major design differences between the iPhone 16 vs 15 and iPhone 15 Plus vs 16 Plus.
Will the iPhone 15 Case Fit the iPhone 16?
Talking about if the iPhone 15 case will fit the iPhone 16,the answer is “No”. Although the new iPhone 16 features the same size as the iPhone 15, it differs in dimensions ever so slightly.
Moreover, the iPhone 16 has a vertically aligned camera setup on the rear, rather than the diagonal camera setup on the iPhone 15. Due to a new camera design on the iPhone 16, the old iPhone 15 case might not match up and fit well. It might obstruct the camera or fail to protect it properly. Honestly, it will look odd and ugly too.
Also, there’s an Action button and a Capture Button on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Your iPhone 15 casewon’t have a cutout for the Capture button. So, you’ll miss out on all the new functions the dedicated camera button brings.
Even if you manage to snap an iPhone 15 case and the Mute switch cutout aligns with the Action Button on the iPhone 16, it won’t deliver the same experience as the case that’s specially designed to accommodate the Action & Capture buttons. And, you would not want to compromise with the new camera module, Action Button, and Capture button just to use an old case. Right?
So, long story short, the iPhone 15 case might work with the iPhone 16, but it won’t fit perfectly to provide a secure feel.
Will the iPhone 15 Plus Case Fit an iPhone 16 Plus?
No, your iPhone 15 Plus casewon’t fit the iPhone 16 Plus, and you already know all the reasons why. Besides slight changes in the dimensions, there’s a vertically aligned camera system, an Action Button, and a new Capture button which makes the iPhone 16 Plus quite different from the iPhone 15 Plus. So, an iPhone 15 case won’t fit an iPhone 16 Plus perfectly. Even if you manage to snap one, don’t expect a promising fit.
Kanika Gogia
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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