Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: 4 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Chip, RAM, Refresh rate, Peak brightness, Battery, Battery life, Main camera, Optical zoom, and 3 more.

Apple iPhone 16: 9 of 15 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16
Price today$849$479
ChipNot yet sourcedA18 chip apple.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Screen size6.3 inches bestbuy.com6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display apple.com
Peak brightnessNot yet sourced1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) apple.com
Battery lifeNot yet sourcedUp to 22 hours (video playback) apple.com
Main cameraNot yet sourced48MP Fusion Main apple.com
Optical zoomNot yet sourced2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range apple.com
Weight7.03 ounces bestbuy.com6.00 ounces (170 grams) apple.com
Water resistanceNot yet sourcedIP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) apple.com
Starting MSRP$899.99 bestbuy.com$799 apple.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Chip, RAM, Refresh rate, Peak brightness, Battery, Battery life, Main camera, Optical zoom, Water resistance, Wired charging, OS updates. Apple iPhone 16: RAM, Storage, Refresh rate, Battery, Wired charging, OS updates. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPhone 16 if

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  • Neither publishes RAM, refresh rate, battery, wired charging or OS updates yet.

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the iPhone 16 leads with lighter (6.00 ounces (170 grams) vs 7.03 ounces) and lower starting price ($799 vs $899.99). Neither publishes RAM, refresh rate, battery, wired charging or OS updates yet.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro lists at $849 while Apple iPhone 16 lists at $479 — Apple iPhone 16 undercuts Apple iPhone 16 Pro by $370 (77%).

Provisional pick: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — not enough sourced decision facts for Apple iPhone 16 Pro. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16
Screen size6.3 inches6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
Resolution2622 x 12062556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Storage128 gigabytes—
Weight7.03 ounces6.00 ounces (170 grams)
SoftwareApple iOS 18iOS
Starting MSRP$899.99$799

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

What works

  • Larger 6.3‑inch display for more immersive viewing
  • Higher price includes premium materials and build quality
  • Water‑resistant design rated to 19.685 feet

What doesn't

  • Heavier at 7.03 ounces than the iPhone 16
  • Higher starting price of $899.99

Apple iPhone 16

What works

  • Lighter at 6.00 ounces for easier one‑hand use
  • Lower starting price of $799
  • Bright 1600‑nit display for outdoor visibility

What doesn't

  • No premium water‑resistance rating beyond IP68

Bottom line

Provisional pick: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — not enough sourced decision facts for Apple iPhone 16 Pro.

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