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iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if…
- you want longer dedicated telephoto reach: 5× vs 4× Source: iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if…
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 31 vs 27 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support (opens in a new tab)
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
See the hardware and feature differences ↓Apple SPEC LEAD
iPhone 17 Pro
Pro camera tools. A 6.3-inch display.
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 17 Pro leads on the scored specifications.
Change what matters 16.2 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 16.2 points apart
Only display and battery can be scored for both phones. This is a lead on those specifications, not an overall buying recommendation.
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.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- 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
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3″
- iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 ProApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 17 ProApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro27 hours
iPhone 17 Pro31 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone - Battery Test InformationManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Pro30 minutes
iPhone 17 Pro20 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Apple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
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
iPhone 17 Pro48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 17 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
UWB 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.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.
iPhone 17 Pro UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Pro12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone 17 Pro18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Show 3 more verified differences
Dedicated telephoto magnification
iPhone 16 Pro5×
iPhone 17 Pro4×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro2000 nits
iPhone 17 Pro3000 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Pro22 hours
iPhone 17 Pro28 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Apple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16 Pro149.6 mm
iPhone 17 Pro150 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
Manufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Pro8.25 mm
iPhone 17 Pro8.75 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro199 g
iPhone 17 Pro204 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro71.5 mm
iPhone 17 Pro71.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 17 ProUK A3523 · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
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 identifiersiPhone 17 Pro
The comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbersThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (59)
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro15×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Pro6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNo
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update support
iPhone 16 ProA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
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 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 ProiOS
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
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 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportiOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirementsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Audio Mix
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProAudio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Named in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Pro85 hours
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery and charging
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
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem model
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProAluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield back
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Materials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Pro2622 × 1206
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Simultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProDynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form factor
iPhone 16 Proslab
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
GPU capabilities
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNeural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Published capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro1600 nits
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
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 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNo
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 ProUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
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 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
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 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Pro256 GB storage
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro8×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 ProOLED
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProLatest-generation Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Defined pro capture workflows
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro4
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro120 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Requires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone 16 ProUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi charging maximum
iPhone 16 Pro7.5 W
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro25 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro6.27 inches
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area. The nominal size is 6.3 inches.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Reference Image
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
This named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Not named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProVapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibody
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse video
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProTime-lapse video with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
The checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProUS A3256 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
A different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.
Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 17 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless networking chip
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 ProApple N1
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 17 Pro
Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Pro149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 17 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 ProFace ID
iPhone 17 ProFace ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
15 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 17 Pro
Display explainediPhone 17 Pro leads
iPhone 16 Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
iPhone 17 Pro: Scores Apple-published 3,000-nit outdoor peak brightness, 460 ppi and adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. Peak brightness is not independently measured.
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iPhone 16 ProiPhone 17 ProWeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
204g
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
71.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
8.75mm
Dimensions
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
Not verified
Height
Sources
149.6 mm
150 mmManufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 16 ProApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
slab
Not verified
Colour
Sources
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Black Titanium
Not verified
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
iPhone 17 ProApple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Not verified
Vapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibodyApple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.
Screen size
Sources
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nits
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
Display specification
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
2622 × 1206
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic IslandThe checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inchesStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area. The nominal size is 6.3 inches.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
4×
Rear camera modules
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
3
3
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Fixed f/1.78
Fixed f/1.78Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
120 fps100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsCenter Stage front camera. Rear Fusion Main and front Cinematic mode have separate limits.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
30 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8×Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
120 fpsRequires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
15×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Latest-generation Photographic StylesApple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.
Time-lapse video
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Time-lapse video with stabilisationThe checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Audio MixNamed in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.
Defined pro capture workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
4Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
31 hours
Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesApple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
Battery and charging
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
28 hoursApple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
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.
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
Published wireless 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 and Qi2 maximum with compatible charging equipment. Apple's MagSafe test requires a 30W adapter or higher; this is not measured charging speed.
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 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WThe exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.
Update support
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Not verified
Compared regional modelConfiguration
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.
UK A3523 · nano-SIM + eSIMThe comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.
Storage capacity
256 GB
256 GBSelected 256 GB UK A3523 configuration. The model-specific support page and model index list 256 GB among the available capacities. This states storage, not RAM or retailer stock.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM only
No
NoThe UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
Connections
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sA USB 3 cable rated for 10 Gb/s is required; the connector shape alone does not establish this bandwidth.
Biometrics
Sources
Face ID
Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Wireless connectivityDiffers
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 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoDerived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoNo built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracingPublished capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield backMaterials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
iPhone 17 ProIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
Not verified
US A3256 · eSIM onlyA different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.
Show unverified (14)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 · Not verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verified
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
Cellular modem model
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
Camera Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.
Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Pro
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Your weighted score76.6 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(79.67 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2
Display79.7 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory 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 coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Manufacturer claim.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory 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.
AppleWidth71.5 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.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished 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
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.
ApplePixel 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.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted score92.8 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(93.00 × 1 + 92.57 × 1) ÷ 2
Display93.0 / 100
Scores Apple-published 3,000-nit outdoor peak brightness, 460 ppi and adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. Peak brightness is not independently measured.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Published camera specifications remain available, but omission of 8K from the recording table does not establish its absence. The camera model requires verified recording support, so its score is withheld.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Explicitly verified 8K recording support or non-support.
Battery92.6 / 100
Combines Apple's up-to 31-hour local-video claim with its up-to-50%-in-20-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31
88.57 × 65% = 57.57Apple's up-to figure uses repeated local video playback on pre-production hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.
AppleAppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00Derived from Apple's up-to-50% in 20 minutes claim with a 40W-or-higher adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57
PerformanceNot scored
Apple publishes chip configuration and relative marketing claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.
LongevityNot scored
Apple describes long software support and lists iOS 27 compatibility, but its UK material does not promise a fixed support duration for this model.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Published model-specific OS support duration in years.
Specifications & verification
Weight204 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
AppleWidth71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
AppleClaimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.
Apple tested pre-production units in July 2025 using repeated local HDR video under its published playback-test settings.
AppleAppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
A normalized rate derived from a manufacturer up-to claim, not a sustained charging measurement. Apple requires a 40W-or-higher adapter.
50 percent divided by 20 minutes.
AppleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
AppleExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
AppleeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
AppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
AppleMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple Newsroom UK
All sources8
- iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- iOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirementsApple · accessed 13 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 Pro UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityApple · accessed 15 Oct 2026
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