iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16
An honest, side-by-side look at the iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 decision — specs, camera, battery and our price — so you can buy the right one with confidence.
Same generation, same Apple Intelligence, same Camera Control button — the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are closer than any Apple pair in years. The question is whether the Pro's three upgrades are worth the gap on the used market.
Those upgrades are the 120Hz ProMotion always-on display, the 5× telephoto camera, and the A18 Pro chip with more memory for heavy apps.
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16: specs side by side
| Feature | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED, 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1" OLED, 60Hz |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A18 |
| Camera | 48MP main, 5× tele, 48MP ultrawide | 48MP fusion + 12MP ultrawide |
| Battery | Up to 27h video | Up to 22h video |
| Standout | Camera Control, titanium, Apple Intelligence | Camera Control, Action button, Apple Intelligence |
| Our price from | £625 | £510 |
The verdict
If you have ever used a 120Hz phone, going back to the 16's 60Hz screen is the thing you will notice every single day — more than the camera, more than the chip. That alone sells the Pro to a lot of people.
But the standard iPhone 16 has the same A18 generation, the same Apple Intelligence features and the same 48MP main camera. If you mainly message, browse and take everyday photos, the money saved is better spent on more storage or a case and cover.
Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if…
You want the 120Hz always-on screen, the 5× telephoto for distance shots, and headroom for gaming and video work.
Shop tested & certified iPhone 16 ProBuy the iPhone 16 if…
You want current-generation Apple hardware and Apple Intelligence for the lowest price, and 60Hz doesn't bother you.
Shop tested & certified iPhone 16Common questions
Is the iPhone 16 Pro worth it over the iPhone 16?+
Worth it if you value the 120Hz ProMotion screen or the 5× telephoto camera — both are real, daily differences. If you don't, the iPhone 16 runs the same software with the same main camera for less.
Do both the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro support Apple Intelligence?+
Yes. Every iPhone 16 model supports Apple Intelligence, which is the main reason the standard 16 holds its value better than the 15 did.