iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro

Difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro 

Wondering what the difference is between iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 pro? We have the answer! Here you can see what differentiates the phones and what functions they have in common. By comparing the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, you can easily decide which model is right for you.  

Design, screen and size

  • iPhone 16 has a 6,1" Retina XDR screen and an aluminum frame with a glass back.
  • iPhone 16 Pro has a larger Super Retina XDR screen of 6,3" with ProMotion technology up to 120 Hz. The frame is in titanium and the back is in textured, matte glass.

Cameras

  • iPhone 16 has a dual Fusion camera with a 48MP wide-angle camera with 2x zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
  • iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with Apple's most advanced Fusion camera to date. It has three lenses with 48 MP, up to 5x optical zoom and an ultra-wide-angle camera that enables macro photography in 48 MP. 

RAM memory

  • All models in the iPhone 16 series are equipped with 8 GB of RAM memory. 

Storage space

  • iPhone 16 is available with 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB of storage.
  • iPhone 16 Pro is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of storage. 

Battery

  • The iPhone 16 has the capacity for up to 22 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 16 Pro can play video for 27 hours straight.
  • Both models support wireless charging via MagSafe and fast charging via USB C. Only iPhone 16 Pro supports USB 3 which provides faster transfers. 

Price

  • The iPhone 16 is slightly cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro, which is due to the above differences in functions, performance and design.

Conclusion

There are several differences between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro, but whatever iPhone in the 16 series you choose, both phones are a good buy. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro offer high performance and are equipped with much of Apple's latest technology. But if you are prepared to pay a little more for a better camera, a slightly larger screen and a more luxurious design, you should choose the iPhone 16 Pro. 

iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Pro
Release year: 2024 2024
Screen: 6,1" Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19,5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
6,3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19,5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Processor: Apple A18 (3nm)
Six-core (2x4,04 GHz + 4x2,20 GHz)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
Six-core (2x4,05 GHz + 4x2,42 GHz)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Remind: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Rear camera: 48MP, f/1,6, 26mm (wide), 1/1,56", 1,0µm, dual-pixel PDAF, sensor shift OIS
12 MP, f/2,2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0,7 µm, dual-pixel PDAF
Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (Photo/Panorama)
Video:  4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound recording.
48MP, f/1,8, 24mm (wide), 1/1,28", 1,22µm, dual-pixel PDAF, sensor shift OIS
12 MP, f/2,8, 120 mm (periscope tele), 1/3,06", 1,12 µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (Photo/Panorama)
Video:  4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera: 12MP, f/1,9, 23mm (wide), 1/3,6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometric sensor)
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) sound, stereo sound recording.
Video:  4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
12MP, f/1,9, 23mm (wide), 1/3,6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometric sensor)
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) sound, stereo sound recording.
Video:4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Bacteria: Li-Ion 3561 mAh, not removable
25 W wireless (MagSafe)
Li-Ion 3582 mAh, not removable
25 W wireless (MagSafe)
Other: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC

USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC

Measure: 14,76 cm x 7,16 cm x 0,78 cm 14,96 cm x 7,15 cm x 0,83 cm  
Weight: 170 g 199 g