Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 157).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 4733 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 12836 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1206x2622 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4288 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 172 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 16 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (47/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.