iPhone comparison
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.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 20, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
| Price today | $807 | $1,009 |
| CPU | Apple A18 · 4.04 GHz | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179 | 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 16
First standard iPhone built for Apple Intelligence, with the new Camera Control button.
iPhone 16 Pro
Larger 6.3" Pro display, 4K 120 fps video, and the Camera Control button on Pro.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04