iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: US$999, US$1099, US$1299, US$1499

Overview

Be advised that this A3083 iPhone 16 Pro model features broad 5G compatibility, including FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, and n76; TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79; plus 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261, which are exclusive to this model. It is designed for carriers in the United States and Puerto Rico but is technically usable with global carriers that support eSIM, as it lacks a physical nano-SIM slot.


Every iPhone 16 Pro variant comes with a 6.3-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display that is haptic-touch capable and features "Always On" functionality. It uses ProMotion technology for 120Hz refresh rates, has a 2622x1206 resolution (460 ppi), and covers nearly the entire front of the device. It has four cameras. A "TrueDepth" front camera is located in the "Dynamic Island" and supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K Dolby Vision video. The rear features a 4K-capable "pro camera system" with a 48-megapixel "Fusion" main camera (24 mm, f/1.78) that also provides 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6) functionality. It is joined by a separate 48-megapixel "Ultra Wide" (13 mm, f/2.2) camera and a 12-megapixel 5x "Telephoto" (120 mm, f/2.8) camera.


The iPhone 16 Pro has a "Titanium" case with flat sides, an aluminum "internal structural frame," and glass on both the front and back. The display is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for enhanced durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It meets the IP68 standard for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Color choices include four subdued "Titanium" shades: "Desert" (Beige-Gold), Natural (Gray), White, and Black.


Internally, the iPhone 16 Pro is driven by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro processor featuring six cores (two performance, four efficiency), a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and flash storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB. Connectivity includes 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," Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port (with USB 3 support), a new "Camera Control" button, a hardware "Action" button, and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.


Apple's battery 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 the US, pricing for this specific iPhone 16 Pro is US$999, US$1099, US$1299, and US$1499 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage models, respectively. It can also be financed on a two-year contract for monthly payments as low as US$41.62, US$45.79, US$54.12, and US$62.45.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Pro established itself as a pinnacle achievement in smartphone engineering, garnering widespread acclaim from technology critics who praised its sophisticated Camera Control implementation and enhanced photographic capabilities. The device's titanium construction and refined design language resonated strongly with professional reviewers, who highlighted how the A18 Pro processor delivered unprecedented computational photography performance. Industry analysts recognized the model's strategic importance in maintaining Apple's premium market position, noting how features like ProMotion display technology and advanced video recording capabilities created meaningful differentiation. The seamless integration of hardware and software particularly impressed evaluators, cementing the iPhone 16 Pro's reputation as a device that successfully balanced cutting-edge innovation with practical usability enhancements.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,1
Apple Model NoA3083* (EMC 8666*)
Apple Order NoMYMC3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Pro

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$999, US$1099, US$1299, US$1499
United StatesUS$999, US$1099, US$1299, US$1499

Pricing Extras

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Est. Current RetailUS$999, US$1099, US$1299, US$1499

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

Display Table
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

Accessories Table
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?