Phone comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Short answer
The iPhone 18 Pro, especially if you own an iPhone 16 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro beats the iPhone 16 Pro on battery life, charging speed and cameras. Its screen is brighter, and its newer chip stays cooler under heavy use. The iPhone 16 Pro is lighter, and reviewers see little reason to upgrade from the iPhone 17 Pro to the 18 Pro, but 16 Pro owners get a clear step up.
Updated Oct 25, 2026
Get it if
you have an older iPhone like the 16 Pro, shoot lots of photos or video, or want longer battery life and faster charging.
Skip it if
you own an iPhone 17 Pro, or you do not need the telephoto lens, since reviewers said most people are better served by a cheaper iPhone.
What reviewers found
Topic by topic
Each row is something review sites agreed on. Open a row for the details.
Battery life
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro lasts longer. GSMArena's active use score is 16 hours 43 minutes for the 18 Pro and 14 hours 17 minutes for the 16 Pro. Reviewers found it easily lasts a full day of heavy use.
4 sites agree: Trusted Reviews, Amateur Photographer and 2 more
Charging
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro charges much faster, with 60W wired charging against 45W for the 16 Pro. Reviewers reported about half a charge in 15 minutes with a suitable charger.
4 sites agree: Amateur Photographer, CNET and 2 more
Camera
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The main camera on the 18 Pro has a variable aperture. Reviewers said it helps in low light and gives more control. The telephoto camera is also 48MP, but its optical zoom is 4x. Reviewers praised its video quality.
5 sites agree: Irish Mirror, CNET and 3 more
Display
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The 18 Pro screen reaches 3000 nits at peak, against 2000 nits for the 16 Pro. Reviewers found it easy to read outdoors. The Dynamic Island is also smaller.
3 sites agree: Irish Mirror, Tech Advisor and 1 more
Build
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199g and is 8.25mm thick. The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211g and is 8.8mm thick. Reviewers said the extra weight is barely noticeable.
4 sites agree: Digital Trends, Tech Advisor and 2 more
Prices
Where to buy
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Is it worth switching?
iPhone 18 Pro
Own an iPhone 16 Pro or older: reviewers found the jump to the iPhone 18 Pro easy to notice.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 16 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom, Battery life, Wired charging
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,349
$1,749
OS
iOS
iOS
Processor
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
4×
Battery life
14h 17m
GSMArena Active Use
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
45W
60W
Wireless charging
25W
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
7/10
iFixit
Weight
199g (7 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 16 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom, Battery life, Wired charging
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,349
Price (MSRP)
$1,749
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
4×
Battery life
14h 17m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
45W
Wired charging
60W
Wireless charging
25W
Wireless charging
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
199g (7 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2024
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2024
Sep 2026
Price tier
Premium
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
4050MHz
4900MHz
RAM
8GB
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (CAD)
$1,349
$1,749
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
US models are eSIM only; International models include a physical SIM slot.
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Manual, Data Cable
OS
iOS
iOS
OS at Launch
18
27
Current Version
27.2
27.2
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
OLED
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Resolution
1206 × 2622
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120Hz
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
3000 nits
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Not tested
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield Glass (2024)
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Color Type
—
—
Colors
—
—
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope Telephoto)
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
Sony IMX903
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
120mm
100mm
Optical Zoom
—
4
Digital Zoom
—
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
120fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
—
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9 (Wide)
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
60fps
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
—
DxOMark Overall v5
157
—
DxOMark Photo
157
171
DxOMark Video
159
176
DxOMark Zoom
—
138
DxOMark Bokeh
—
175
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
#21
#2
DxOMark Overall v6
—
172
Chip
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU
RAM
8GB
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
1,808,835
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
3,591
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,090
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
3,582 mAh
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
45W
60W
Wireless Charging
25W
25W
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 38m
—
Video Playback
27h 00m
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
13h 58m
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
—
Standby
—
—
Mixed Usage
—
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
98 min
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
58%
74%
GSMArena Score
14h 17m
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
23h 38m
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
13h 58m
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 26m
11h 16m
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/6e/be
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
—
Expansion Capacity
—
—
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
None
None
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Titanium
Aluminum
Frame Material
Titanium
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Aluminum
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
14.96 × 7.15 × 0.825 cm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.32 in)
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
199g
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
OEM + third-party (best)
External Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
-27.3 LUFS
-26.5 LUFS
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
—
SAR Body
1.19 W/kg
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
Manual
—
—
Quick Start Guide
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2024
Released
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2024
Announced
Sep 2026
Price tier
Premium
Price tier
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
4050MHz
CPU Speed
4900MHz
RAM
8GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (CAD)
$1,349
Price (CAD)
$1,749
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
US models are eSIM only; International models include a physical SIM slot.
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
18
OS at Launch
27
Current Version
27.2
Current Version
27.2
OS Updates
Not confirmed
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
OLED
Size
6.3"
Size
6.3"
Resolution
1206 × 2622
Resolution
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield Glass (2024)
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Color Type
—
Color Type
—
Colors
—
Colors
—
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Main Camera
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope Telephoto)
Camera 2
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
Sony IMX903
Sensor Name
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
120mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
100mm
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
4
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
120fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
Camera 4
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9 (Wide)
Resolution
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
60fps
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
—
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark Overall v5
157
DxOMark Overall v5
—
DxOMark Photo
157
DxOMark Photo
171
DxOMark Video
159
DxOMark Video
176
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
138
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
175
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
#21
DxOMark Rank
#2
DxOMark Overall v6
—
DxOMark Overall v6
172
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Chip
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
Chip
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
Process Node
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
GPU
Apple GPU
RAM
8GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
1,808,835
AnTuTu v11
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
3,591
Geekbench 6 Single
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,090
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Capacity
3,582 mAh
Capacity
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
45W
Fast Charging
60W
Wireless Charging
25W
Wireless Charging
25W
Comes with Charger
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 38m
Talk Time
—
Video Playback
27h 00m
Video Playback
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
13h 58m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
—
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
98 min
Charge Time 0–100%
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
58%
Charged in 30 Min
74%
GSMArena Score
14h 17m
GSMArena Score
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
23h 38m
Battery Life (Call)
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
Battery Life (Video)
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
13h 58m
Battery Life (Web)
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 26m
Battery Life (Gaming)
11h 16m
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/6e/be
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Expansion Capacity
—
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
None
Physical SIM
None
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Titanium
Material
Aluminum
Frame Material
Titanium
Frame Material
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Rear Material
Aluminum
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
14.96 × 7.15 × 0.825 cm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.32 in)
Dimensions
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
199g
Weight
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
iFixit Score
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
External Speakers
Stereo
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
-27.3 LUFS
Speaker Loudness
-26.5 LUFS
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
SAR Head
—
SAR Body
1.19 W/kg
SAR Body
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark
157
photo 157 · video 159
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
1.81M
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
14h 17m
Active Use
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
7/10
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark
157
photo 157 · video 159
DxOMark
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
1.81M
AnTuTu v10
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
14h 17m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
iPhone 16 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
iPhone 18 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 16 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 18 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Height
5.9" (149.6 mm)
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.5 mm)
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
199g (7 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.3"
6.3"
Height
5.9" (149.6 mm)
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.5 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
199g (7 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.3"
Screen
6.3"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro: FAQ
Is the iPhone 18 Pro worth upgrading to from the iPhone 16 Pro?
Yes, for most iPhone 16 Pro owners. Reviewers said the jump will be noticeable, with better battery life, faster charging and a stronger camera system. The same reviewers told iPhone 17 Pro owners to skip it.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro have better battery life than the iPhone 16 Pro?
Yes. In GSMArena's active use test, the iPhone 18 Pro scored 16 hours 43 minutes. The iPhone 16 Pro scored 14 hours 17 minutes. Reviewers found the 18 Pro easily lasts a full day, and some saw it go into a second day.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro better for video and photos?
The iPhone 18 Pro. Reviewers praised its low-light shots and called it the best phone for smooth video. It also adds manual camera controls. Some reviewers said the variable aperture makes only a small difference.
Which is better, the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 18 Pro earns a Cellphones.ca Score of 8.9 compared to 8.5 for the iPhone 16 Pro. That 0.4-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 16 Pro launches at $1,349, which is $400 less than the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,749. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
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