The new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro offer powerful new features personalised to your life. With upgrades to battery life, performance and camera specs, it’s easy to be tempted by both.

Whether you’re chasing the perfect shot or after a phone that keeps up with your jetsetting lifestyle, we’ve got the details to help you decide.

Key standouts

iPhone 16 pro vs 16 biggest differences

Size, design and display

iPhone 16: An iPhone 16 has a height of 147.6 mm, a width of 71.6 mm, a depth of 7.80 mm and a weight of 170g. The base model is conveniently compact and lightweight without compromising on-screen display or image quality, showing high-quality 2556 by 1179 pixel resolution.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro has a height of 149.6 mm, a width of 71.5 mm, a depth of 8.25 mm and a weight of 199g. With the extra dimensions, a 16 Pro gives you an outstanding display screen of 6.3 inches and showcases great quality, at 2622 by 1206 pixel resolution. The 16 Pro also uses ProMotion technology for a 120Hz refresh rate, so your on-screen images and videos will be smoother and clearer.

Battery life

If you’ve struggled with a phone battery that barely lasts one night out, iPhone 16’s entire range is here for you.

iPhone 16: A standard iPhone 16 gives you up to 22 hours of video playback, 18 hours of streaming and up to 80 hours of audio playback before it needs recharging.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro gives you up to 27 hours of video playback, 22 hours of streaming and up to 85 hours of audio playback before it needs recharging. The entire 16 range includes MagSafe technology, allowing you to wirelessly charge 50% of the battery in 30 minutes, so you don’t have to spend your life beside a charger.

USB-C connection

iPhone 16: Your iPhone 16 can use a USB-C cable for charging, data sharing and other functions without issues. Your 16 is also compatible with USB 2 for transfers of 480MB per second. This is the most common type of data port, so your phone will be compatible with a wide range of software and hardware suitable for storage, editing and more.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro is compatible with a USB-C cable for charging, data sharing and other functions, as well as a USB 2 data port. The 16 Pro is also compatible with a USB 3 cable, so you can enjoy next-generation data transfer speeds of 10GB per second to computers or other external storage devices.

A18 power

The A18 and A18 Pro chip is Apple's newest high-performance chip made exclusively for the iPhone 16 range. With an A18 chip, your iPhone runs smoothly and lasts longer. Better still, iPhone 16’s exclusive Apple Intelligence feature is further enhanced by the power of the A18 chip.

iPhone 16: An iPhone 16 uses a standard A18 chip. This new innovation features a 6-core CPU that improves general performance, a 5-core GPU for advanced graphics, and a 16-core neural engine to support Apple Intelligence. Enjoy enhanced responsiveness, smooth browsing online and faster scrolling through photos and apps.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro uses the A18 Pro chip for additional power and efficiency. The A18 Pro features a 6-core GPU for higherquality graphics and smooth, efficient gaming and content generation.

Camera specs

Lenses

Front: If you’ve enjoyed the reliable front lenses of an iPhone 15, then the latest model is bound to satisfy. The 16 and 16 Pro use the same camera as the 15, so you have all the features you already know and love. With a 12MP lens, a 1/3.6-inch sensor and an f/1.9 aperture, the front camera captures you in high-definition glory.

Give your selfie videos a professional look with 4K recordings. From influencers at the top of their game to long-distance family catch-ups, 4K video selfies can bring a polished touch to everyday moments.

iPhone 16 two rear lenses

• Main Rear camera. 48MP lens, f/1.6 aperture. Supports high-resolution 24MP and 48MP photos. The lens delivers consistently high-quality photos, giving you clearer pixelation and fantastic digital zoom.
• Ultra Wide camera: 12MP lens, f/2.2 aperture. The ultra-wide lens is a great choice for taking landscape photos and expansive wider-angle shots.

iPhone 16 Pro rear lenses

Three separate cameras:

• Main Rear camera: 48MP lenses, f/1.8 aperture. The lens takes both 24MP and 48MP photos. The camera gives you the power to capture the most intricate details of your subjects and add your personal touch with manually created filters and styles.
• Ultra-wide camera: 48MP lenses, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree field of view, support for 13mm photos. With the ultra-wide lens, you can capture macro photography, or film an entire concert crowd in a single frame thanks to a 120- degree view lens.
• Telephoto camera: 12MP lenses and f/2.8 aperture, 5x optical zoom. The Telephoto lens gives you clear and detailed zoom, so you can take nature and wildlife photos without disturbing your subject.

Zoom

Both iPhone 16 models feature enhanced digital zoom, allowing you to capture images at up to 25x magnification. So you can take detailed photos of crowded markets or concerts without having to brave the crowd.

iPhone 16: iPhone 16 supports 0.5x, 1x and 2x optical zoom levels. For further amplification, the 10x digital zoom uses an improved aperture to capture far-off subjects in high-quality detail and colour.

iPhone 16 Pro: With 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom, plus 25x digital zoom, an iPhone 16 Pro lets you get closer to the details that matter. The 5x optical zoom, powered by the telephoto lens, delivers stunning clarity and reach, even before you tap into digital zoom.

Macro photography

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro use 48MP lenses to capture every detail in vivid clarity and colour, making it fantastic for macro photography. With the Ultra Wide camera, you can magnify the finer details for a compelling close-up.

An iPhone 16 Pro is especially great for highquality macro photography thanks to its 48MP ultra-wide lens. To use macro photography, simply get as close as 2 centimetres away and it will trigger the ultra-wide camera.

Camera Control

Camera Control is a new feature available on all iPhone 16 models, putting photography at your fingertips. Instantly launch the camera app, snap photos, switch lenses and customise filters and styles, all with a single press.

Video recording

iPhone 16: An iPhone 16 shoots in 4K at 60 frames per second (FPS), and records spatial videos at 30 FPS. If you own an Apple Vision Pro headset, you can create an immersive playback experience with spatial 3D recordings of your photos and videos.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro can shoot 4K at 120 frames per second and record spatial videos in 1080p at 30 FPS. With an iPhone 16 Pro’s innovative camera, you can create slowmotion videos, precise enough to give you that slo-mo-action-scene effect.

Apple Intelligence

Apple intelligence is Apple’s bold new artificial intelligence, designed to simplify your daily tasks and help you get more done, faster. The AI will be available on all iPhone 16 models, as well as iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Enjoy a creative playground right in your pocket, with writing tools, generative emojis and memory reels from your photo app.

Colour availability

iPhone 16: An iPhone 16 is available in Ultramarine, Teal, Pink and Black.

iPhone 16 Pro: An iPhone 16 Pro is available in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium and White Titanium.

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro - The decision is in your hands

Choosing the right iPhone 16 model is all about matching your ambitions.

iPhone 16 Pro delivers advanced features like ProMotion technology and a telephoto lens, perfect for those seeking top-tier performance. With macro photography and 5x optical zoom, you can level up your photography skills and capture stunning, close-up details with precision. Whether you’re a creative professional or passionate about photography, the larger size, powerful A18 Pro chip and advanced cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro is ideal for those looking to elevate their everyday.

If you prefer a lighter, more compact design, an iPhone 16 combines portability with powerful performance. Featuring an ultra-wide lens, 10x digital zoom and spatial 3D recording, you can turn your everyday moments into detailed memories. Experience high-definition photography in a lightweight, pocket-sized design, ideal for frequent flyers or busy families who need to capture everyday highlights on the go.

Whichever you pick, you’ll enjoy features like enhanced battery life, Apple Intelligence, and innovative personalisation tools. Choose an iPhone model that powers your day.

Disclaimer

All information and claims that have been presented in this blog have been taken directly from official Apple Inc.