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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 ($409) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $409 | $433 |
| Weight | 170g | 187g |
| Chip | A18 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 48MP triple |
| Battery | 3,561mAh | 3,274mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 170g (Apple published) | 187g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Action button and Camera Control on a non-Pro
- 48MP main camera
- Still current enough to get years of iOS updates
- 60Hz display in a year when rivals shipped 120Hz
- Holds its value, so it is not a bargain
- No telephoto lens
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
Apple iPhone 16 is the better value at $409. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.