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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Released 2024, September 09
Available Colors 4
Black Titanium
White Titanium
Natural Titanium
Desert Titanium

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3293 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3083 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3292 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3294
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3293 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3083 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3292 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3294
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced2024, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20

Body

Dimensions149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)

Platform

OSiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27
ChipsetApple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe

Main Camera

Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3582 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

Misc

ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
ModelsA3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1
SAR1.09 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.24 W/kg (head)     1.48 W/kg (body)
Price$ 588.99 / £ 597.99 / € 701.37

Our Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 1871052 (v10) GeekBench: 8283 (v6) 3DMark: 4898 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1764 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-27.3 LUFS (Good)
BatteryActive use score 14:17h

EU LABEL

EnergyClass B
Battery37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass C (90 falls)
RepairabilityClass C
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Phone Opinions Review

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is Apple's latest attempt to grab your attention, and after going through the spec sheet, there is a fair bit here worth talking about. Announced in 2024, September 09, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.

Design & Display

Up front there is a 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) screen, pushing a resolution of 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. The build feels well put together, and Apple has clearly paid attention to the in-hand feel. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black Titanium.

Performance & Software

Powering the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm), paired with 8GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.

Camera

Photography is handled by a main 48 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.

Battery

There is a Li-Ion 3582 mAh battery inside. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.

Our Opinion

So, what do we actually make of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro? This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. Even so, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro holds its own and represents a solid, no-nonsense buy. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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