Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 3,561 mAh | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 170 g | 199 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 16 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 16 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
Display
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz adaptive refresh rate), HDR10, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch |
| Size | 6.1 inches (6.12 inches diagonally) | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 pixels (~460 ppi density) | 2622‑by‑1206 pixels at 460 ppi |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (HDR peak), 2000 nits (outdoor peak) | 1000 nits (typical), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Dynamic Island, Always-On display |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| OS | iOS 18 (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1 as of August 2026) | iOS 18.x (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1) |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) | 6-core CPU (2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | 6-core Apple GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (35 TOPS) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Advanced dual-camera system | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 52mm (2x optical zoom equivalent via main sensor), sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels | — |
| Features | Photographic Styles, Spatial video capture, Smart HDR 5, Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Panorama | LiDAR Scanner, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, ProRes video recording, Cinematic mode, Action mode, Spatial Video |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps Dolby Vision HDR |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), second-generation sensor-shift OIS, dual-pixel PDAF; 48 MP, 120° (ultrawide); 12 MP, (telephoto), 5x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) | — |
| Features | Autofocus, Smart HDR 5, Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control, Cinematic video stabilization | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 |
| Video | 4K video recording up to 60 fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 3582 mAh, non-removable (13.94 Wh) |
| Capacity | 3561 mAh (13.84 Wh) | — |
| Charging | MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging, USB-C fast-charge | Fast charging (50% in ~30 min with 20W adapter), MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W |
| Endurance | — | Video playback: Up to 27 hours; Audio playback: Up to 85 hours |
Body
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (5.890 × 2.815 × 0.325 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 199 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum design, color-infused glass back, Ceramic Shield front | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, Textured matte glass back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual eSIM (US); Dual nano-SIM (Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China); nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) tri-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (reader mode, Express Cards) | Yes, with reader mode |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released September 20, 2024 |
| Released | September 20, 2024 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 3,561 mAh for the Apple iPhone 16 versus 3,582 mAh for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 16 or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 — 170 g for the Apple iPhone 16 versus 199 g for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 16 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 9/10.
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