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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Weight | 199g | 211g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple + Camera Control | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Video | 4K 120fps ProRes | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Camera Control hardware button
- 4K 120fps first for iPhone
- A18 Pro chip headroom
- 6.3" larger display
- Titanium construction
- Large jump from 15 Pro
- No charging brick included
- USB 3 only on Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Variable-aperture 48MP main camera — a first for iPhone
- A20 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Tetraprism telephoto, 8x optical-quality zoom
- Aluminum again, not titanium
- Same $1,199 starting price as the last two generations
- Pro Max still has the bigger battery and screen
Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the better value at $999. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.