The newest iPhone model features a larger and stronger display than last year’s, a more powerful and efficient processor, and a camera control button. Is it worth upgrading?
Apple today launched the iPhone 16 series, and if you want the Pro model but without the bulk, the iPhone 16 Pro is the way to go. Thanks to thinner bezels, this year’s model features a 6.3-inch display instead of the 6.1-inch screen found on the iPhone 15 Pro. Apart from a bigger display, there’s a new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 Pro that’ll make it easier for you to take photos and videos while fine-tuning settings as you do. It’s like a dedicated shutter button but supercharged more features.
The key enhancements on the iPhone 16 Pro come with Apple Intelligence, which is also supported on the iPhone 15 Pro. You get features like upgraded Siri, Memory Movies in Photos, Notification summary and more without upgrading to the newer model. However, it could be confusing to decide if you need to upgrade (and there are plenty of reasons to). We are here to help. Here are the main differences between the two compact Pro iPhones.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro
Display 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz, 2,000 nits
6.1-inch OLED 120Hz, 2,000 nits
Weight
199g
187g
Processor
Apple A18 Pro
Apple A17 Pro
RAM/Storage 8GB and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB of storage 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB of storage
Battery 27 hours of video playback 23 hours of video playback
Camera 48MP Fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto; 12MP front 48MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto; 12MP front
Colors Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Price Starting at $999
Starting at $999
Apple is expanding its Pro iPhone lineup with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, both featuring larger displays thanks to the “thinnest borders on an Apple product.
