Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro is 2 mm taller and 29 g heavier than iPhone 16, with a 0.2″ bigger screen and 5 more hours of video.
Pick iPhone 16 for
- Light in the pocket
From $799
Pick iPhone 16 Pro for
- Big-screen viewing
- Battery first
- Smooth scrolling
- Photography
No longer sold new
Our verdict
Which one should you buy?
Choose iPhone 16 if…
- weight matters: it is 29 g lighter.
Choose iPhone 16 Pro if…
- you want the bigger screen: 6.3″ against 6.1″.
- battery life comes first: up to 27 hours of video against 22.
- you notice smooth scrolling: its 120 Hz ProMotion display refreshes twice as often.
- you shoot a lot of photos: Triple 48MP rear cameras against Dual 48MP.
Side by side
Next to each other, to scale.
Screen size
6.1″ vs 6.3″
iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger screen: 6.3 inches against 6.1 inches on iPhone 16, about 6% more glass (97.2 cm² against 91.3 cm²). iPhone 16 Pro shows 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 16 2556 × 1179 at 460 ppi; iPhone 16 Pro also refreshes at 120 Hz against 60 Hz.
| Screen | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| Approx. area | 91.3 cm² | 97.2 cm² |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2622 × 1206 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
Price
$799 vs —
Apple no longer sells iPhone 16 Pro new; iPhone 16 starts at $799 at Apple in the US. Refurbished and second-hand prices vary by condition and storage.
| Storage | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 128 GB | $799 · $6.24/GB | — |
Full specifications
Every figure, side by side.
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Apple sells it new | Yes, from $799 | No |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Display | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 at 460 ppi | 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Top of screen | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Unlock | Face ID | Face ID |
| Chip | A18 | A18 Pro |
| Rear cameras | Dual 48MP | Triple 48MP |
| Video playback | Up to 22 h | Up to 27 h |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| US price by storage | 128 GB $799 ($6.24/GB) | Not sold new |
| Colors | 5: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | 4: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
Sources: Apple technical specifications for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro; US prices from apple.com, checked October 2026. Apple does not publish RAM; it comes from Apple's Xcode device data as reported by MacRumors, or Wikipedia's list of iPhone models for older phones.
What reviewers say
16 or 16 Pro?
Their conclusions, in our words. Follow the links for the full reviews.
CNET · Apr 2026
For everyday use you likely won't feel a huge difference; the 17's gains are a 48MP ultrawide, an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera and a brighter screen.
iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Should You Upgrade? ↗Macworld · Oct 2025
If you already own an iPhone 16 you can keep it, but if you're upgrading from something older there is no reason to choose the 16 over the 17.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: The differences are astonishing ↗PCMag · Sep 2025
The iPhone 17 wins on display (120 Hz, brighter), cameras and battery; the 16 only wins on price, and it starts with half the storage.
Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: The Choice Is Clear ↗
FAQ
Questions people ask
- Is iPhone 16 Pro bigger than iPhone 16?
- iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm and iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm, so iPhone 16 Pro is 2 mm taller and 0.1 mm narrower.
- Will an iPhone 16 case fit iPhone 16 Pro?
- No. The bodies differ by 2 mm in height, 0.1 mm in width and 0.45 mm in thickness, and cases are cut to within a fraction of a millimetre. Buy a case made for your exact model.
- Which has better battery life, iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro?
- iPhone 16 Pro. Apple rates it for up to 27 hours of video playback against 22 hours for iPhone 16.
- Is the iPhone 16 Pro screen bigger than iPhone 16?
- iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger screen: 6.3 inches against 6.1 inches on iPhone 16, about 6% more glass (97.2 cm² against 91.3 cm²). iPhone 16 Pro shows 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 16 2556 × 1179 at 460 ppi; iPhone 16 Pro also refreshes at 120 Hz against 60 Hz.
- Which is lighter?
- iPhone 16 weighs 170 g, 29 g less than iPhone 16 Pro (199 g).
- Can I still buy iPhone 16 Pro new from Apple?
- No. Apple no longer sells iPhone 16 Pro new; you will find it refurbished or second-hand.
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