Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro; estimated prices are $1059 and $1164. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,870,000 vs 1,822,701).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3582 mAh
  • Cheaper: $1059 vs $1164

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1870000 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3291
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 8136
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Processor Apple A18 Apple A18 Pro
AnTuTu 1822701 1870000
Geekbench Single 3291 3400
Geekbench Multi 8136 8300
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2622x1206
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 3582 mAh
Charging 25W 27W
Wireless charging 25W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 iOS 18
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Price $1059 $1164
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100 +2.5%
1870000 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$1164

Price difference: $105. Apple iPhone 16 Plus is cheaper by $105.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (47/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (56/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.