What has changed in the three years since the iPhone 13 Pro launched? We compare the iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro, explaining all of the differences.
Intro
What is new in the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro? And is this finally the moment for iPhone 13 Pro owners to upgrade?
The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be one of the bigger upgrades for the Pro series, at least based on the countless leaks and rumors. Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 series next Monday, September 9th, and that’s when we will have all the final details.
But even now we know what to expect. The 16 Pro will come with a slightly larger screen, a slightly bigger battery, a faster processor that will support AI, and you might even get faster charging speeds. Apple is also revamping the ultrawide and zoom cameras with a new, 5X zoom camera. This shapes like a big year for the otherwise compact Pro model.
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro differences:
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 13 Pro
Larger, 6.3-inch screen size 6.1-inch screen
1.2mm screen bezel size 2.4mm bezel size
Slightly heavier at 194 grams 206 grams weight
Faster A18 Pro chipset Apple A15 Bionic
New modem for improved connectivity Older modem
New 5X telephoto camera 3X telephoto camera
New 48MP ultra-wide camera 12MP ultra-wide camera
New physical Capture Button No physical Capture button
Larger battery size 3,095 mAh battery
Possibly faster charging
25W wired charge
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
Display Differences
Performance
Camera
Battery and Charging
Specs
Summary
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Design and SizeSlightly bigger size and a cool new Capture Button
While the overall styling of the iPhone 16 Pro and 13 Pro are similar, with flat sides and a camera system that looks familiar, there are some important changes.
First is the slightly bigger size with the larger 6.3-inch screen (vs 6.1″ display on the 13 Pro). The borders around that screen will be slimmer on the 16 Pro for a more modern look.
Despite its slightly larger dimensions, the 16 Pro will weigh less thanks to the titanium material used for the frame instead of the heavier stainless steel on the 13 Pro.
Here are the expected sizes of the new model vs the old one:
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 13 Pro
Height 149.6 mm 146.7 mm
Width 71.4 mm 71.5 mm
Thickness 8.25 mm 7.7 mm
Weight 194 g 204 g
Bezel size 1.2 mm 2.4 mm
Other compelling design upgrades are the new Action button and Capture Button. The Action button replaces the mute switch and can be programmed to pretty much every function in the phone (we already saw it on the iPhone 15 Pro series).
Brand new will be the Capture button, located just below the power button on the right side of the phone. This new key is capacitive, so it won’t trigger in your pocket accidentally. As the name suggests, it will dedicated to camera functions only, but it will not be limited just to the native camera app.
