iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: N/A

Overview

It is important to know that this A3294 iPhone 16 Pro is compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, and n76, and TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support FDD-5G NR bands n14 or n29, TDD-5G NR bands n53 or n71, or any 5G NR mmWave bands (n258, n260, n261). This model is intended for carriers in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, but it is technically functional with carriers globally. Unlike other iPhone 16 Pro models, this version has no eSIM capability and instead supports two physical nano-SIMs.


All iPhone 16 Pro models have an "Always On," haptic-touch enabled 6.3-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display with ProMotion (2622x1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that covers nearly the entire front of the device. It includes four cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K Dolby Vision video. The rear features a 4K-capable "pro camera system" with a 48-megapixel "Fusion" camera (24 mm, f/1.78 aperture) that also offers 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture) capabilities, along with separate 48-megapixel "Ultra Wide" (13 mm, f/2.2 aperture) and 12-megapixel 5x "Telephoto" (120 mm, f/2.8 aperture) cameras.


The iPhone 16 Pro has a "Titanium" case with flat sides and an aluminum "internal structural frame," complemented by a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover, and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes). It is available in four subdued "Titanium" color options: "Desert" (Beige-Gold), Natural (Gray), White, and Black.


Inside, the iPhone 16 Pro is powered by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro processor with a six-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port (with USB 3 support), a new "Camera Control" button (in addition to a hardware "Action" button), and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro are up to 85 hours of audio playback, 27 hours of video playback, and 22 hours of streamed video playback.


In mainland China, this specific iPhone 16 Pro model is priced at RMB 7999, 8999, 10,999, and 12,999 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage options. It is also available on a two-year financed contract with monthly payments starting at RMB 333, 375, 458, and 542, respectively.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Pro A3294 established unprecedented dominance in the Chinese professional smartphone market, receiving exceptional recognition from Chinese technology media for its masterful localization strategy and groundbreaking Camera Control implementation perfectly optimized for Chinese professional photography and content creation workflows. Influential Chinese technology publications including Zhongguancun Online, IT168, and 36Kr consistently celebrated the device's unique dual physical nano-SIM configuration that completely eliminated eSIM dependency while delivering cutting-edge A18 Pro processor performance with 6-core GPU and Apple Intelligence AI features ideal for China's demanding mobile video production ecosystem. The revolutionary aerospace-grade titanium design with advanced 48-megapixel Fusion camera system and innovative Camera Control button proved exceptionally popular among Chinese photographers and live-streaming professionals, while the powerful A18 Pro processor with hardware-accelerated AI capabilities provided an optimal platform for China's thriving mobile gaming and AR development industries that required sustained high-performance computing capabilities across diverse professional applications demanding advanced mobile imaging and AI processing workflows.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,1
Apple Model NoA3294* (EMC 8683*)
Apple Order NoMYLQ3CH/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Pro

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 7999, 8999, 10,999, 12,999
Hong KongHK$8599, HK$9399, HK$11,099, HK$12,799

Pricing Extras

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Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 16 Pro
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorTitanium Glass
Dimensions5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 in / 149.61 x 71.37 x 8.13 mm
Avg. Weight7.03 oz / 199 g

Platform

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Processor TypeApple A18 Pro
Processor Speed4.0 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM8 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)10020
Geekbench 4 (MC)26801
Geekbench 5 (SC)2399 (3307 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)6496 (8088 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

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Built-in Display6.3" Super Retina XDR PM
Display Resolution2622x1206 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro supports "AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro supports HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes formats for video playback; the cameras record video in HEVC, H.264, and ProRes formats.It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter.
Photo SupportThe iPhone 16 Pro cameras capture images in HEIF, JPEG, and DNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C (USB 3)
PortsUSB-C (USB 3)
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/5G
Standard WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (3,582 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)85 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 18.0 (22A3354)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10+

Accessories

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ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?