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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 16 Oct 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Plus

6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Plus in Ultramarine, official front and rear product view
73%Spec
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Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro

6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium, official front and rear product view
73%Spec
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.

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Display, Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
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01 / 06

Main camera aperture

A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.

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BOTH PHONES

The same weight.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 16 Plus
199g
iPhone 16 Pro
199g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

iPhone 16 Plus

0.4″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″
iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS

Up to 27 hours.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 16 Plus
Up to 27h
iPhone 16 Pro
Up to 27h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Rear 4K recording maximum

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
iPhone 16 Pro120 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
iPhone 16 Pro48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 16 ProUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Battery and charging

iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
iPhone 16 ProUp to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Dedicated native telephoto reach

iPhone 16 Plus0×
iPhone 16 Pro5×
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 16 Pro

US A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-On display

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

LiDAR scanner

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log video recording

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main-sensor optical-quality framing

iPhone 16 Plus2×
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 16 Plus25 W
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.

iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

32 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro
Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

iPhone 16 Plus: Required display inputs are incomplete.

iPhone 16 Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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Full specifications

All specs68 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Pro
Weight
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.8mm
71.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
8.25mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.9 mm
149.6 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Ultramarine
Black Titanium
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2796 × 1290
2622 × 1206
HDR peak brightness
Sources
1600 nits
1600 nits
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Front camera
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Main camera apertureDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.6
Fixed f/1.78
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Camera Control
Sources
Yes
Yes
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Published audio playbackDiffers
Sources
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Update support
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
No
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Included accessories
Sources
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
Sources
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(73.47 × 1) ÷ 1

DisplayNot scored

Required display inputs are incomplete.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable display specifications.

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery73.5 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score73.5 / 100Selected categories: Battery.

(79.67 × 0 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 1

Display79.7 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery73.5 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
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