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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro
Compare iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 16Designed around Apple Intelligence, the 16 added a pressure-sensitive Camera Control button and bumped RAM to 8 GB to run on-device AI.
iPhone 16 ProThe Pro grew slightly to 6.3", gained the Camera Control button and could shoot 4K at 120 fps.At a glance
Both launched in 2024. 8 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone 16 Pro, the chip changes from the Apple A18 to the Apple A18 Pro, the display grows from 6.1″ to 6.3″, and it gets heavier, 170 g to 199 g. Launch price rises from $799 to $999.
- ChipApple A18Apple A18 Pro
- Display6.1″6.3″
- Weight170 g199 g
- Launch price$799$999
Unchanged memory, storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 20, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
| Price today | $807 | $1,009 |
| Chip | Apple A18 · 4.04 GHz | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 5-core GPU | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| StorageSame | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179 | 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.25 mm |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Operating systemSame | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
First standard iPhone built for Apple Intelligence, with the new Camera Control button.
Larger 6.3" Pro display, 4K 120 fps video, and the Camera Control button on Pro.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18