iPhone 16 vs iPhone 18 Pro

Compare iPhone 16 and iPhone 18 Pro: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.

iPhone 16

iPhone 18 Pro

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Key differences

Specification comparison
FeatureiPhone 16iPhone 18 Pro
Screen size6.1″6.3″
SDR brightness1000 nits1000 nits
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Weight170 g211 g
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Front camera12 MP18 MP
Wi-FiWi‑Fi 7Wi‑Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6

Considering an upgrade

Screen diagonals are 6.1″ and 6.3″. iPhone 18 Pro has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.

Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 18 Pro supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.

iPhone 16 is 41 g lighter (170 versus 211 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.

This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.

Sources and methodology

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