Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3998); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). 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 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3895 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9988 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3998 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 168 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
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 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.