Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
The iPhone 16 Pro lands as a entry-level smartphone, built around 6.3 in.
40/100
6.3 inA18 ProSuper Retina XDRCeramic ShieldTitanium4K 120 fps
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Why we rate it
- Dolby Vision
- NPU
- 4K at 60 fps
- Above-average ultrawide
- Below-average base storage
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the iPhone 16 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6.3 "
Panel typeSuper Retina XDR
Resolution2622
Refresh rate120 Hz
Peak brightness2000 nits
Dolby VisionYes
Screen protectionCeramic Shield
Design and build
Weight363 g
IP ratingIP68
Frame materialTitanium
Back materialCeramic
Performance
ChipsetApple A18 Pro
NPUYes
Memory and storage
Base storage128 GB
Camera
Main camera48 MP
Ultrawide48 MP
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom5 x
Max video4
4K at 60 fpsYes
Battery
Capacity3582 mAh
Wired charging27 W
Wireless charging25 W
Software
Operating systemiOS 18
Connectivity
5GYes
Wi-Fi 6EYes
USBUSB-C
eSIMYes
Sound
Stereo speakersYes
Release
Announced2024
More specs
UwbYes
SatelliteYes
Face unlockYes
FingerprintYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowiPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
iPhone 16 ProSamsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| AppleiPhone 16 ProThis page | SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| Size | 6.3 " | 6.7 " |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GBBetter |
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 4900 mAhBetter |
Who it's for
Is the iPhone 16 Pro right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the iPhone 16 Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the iPhone 16 Pro?
Its dolby vision stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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