Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 16
Battery capacity (3,561 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 16
Wired charging speed (30W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 16
AnTuTu benchmark (1,721,149 pts)
WinsDisplay
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Screen size
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iPhone 16
Total weight (170g)
WinsValue
iPhone 15 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.1" | |
| 1,179 × 2,556 | 1,179 × 2,556 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 2,000 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 3x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) | |
| — | 1,721,149 | |
| — | 4,295 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,274 mAh | 3,561 mAh | |
| 27W | 30W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 187g | 170g | |
| 8.3mm | 7.8mm | |
| Titanium frame and glass | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 16
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 16
Highest resolution main camera.