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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro

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iPhone 15 ProStarting at £463.29See options
iPhone 16 ProStarting at £550.59See options
3.9/5 (11 reviews)
3.6/5 (5 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 48MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 16 Pro has longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), a 5x optical telephoto and the newer A18 Pro chip. The iPhone 15 Pro counters with a lighter 187g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

At 128GB, both launched at the same £999.

Available models

iPhone 15 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 15 Pro 81/100
iPhone 16 Pro 88/100

The iPhone 16 Pro should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2030 (est.) on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Software support:The iPhone 15 Pro should get OS updates until about 2030 (est.) and the iPhone 16 Pro until about 2031 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16 Pro the longer support window.

Weight:The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187g and the iPhone 16 Pro 199g, so the iPhone 15 Pro is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same titanium frame.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Titanium

Weight

187gLighter
199g

Release date

22 September 2023
20 September 2024

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro 73/100
iPhone 16 Pro 79/100

The iPhone 16 Pro has the newer chip, the A18 Pro.

Chip:The iPhone 15 Pro runs the A17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro the A18 Pro. The A18 Pro is the newer chip, from 2024.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

A17 Pro
A18 Pro

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 15 Pro 88/100
iPhone 16 Pro 89/100

The iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger screen, at 6.3 inches.

Size:The iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Panel:The iPhone 15 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2556 x 1179 and the iPhone 16 Pro a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2622 x 1206.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.1"
6.3"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2556 x 1179
2622 x 1206

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Always-On display

–
Yes

Camera

iPhone 15 Pro 70/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

The iPhone 16 Pro reaches further, with a 5x optical telephoto.

Ultrawide:The iPhone 15 Pro has a 12MP ultrawide and the iPhone 16 Pro a 48MP one.

Zoom:The iPhone 16 Pro has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Video:The iPhone 15 Pro records video at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision and the iPhone 16 Pro at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision.

Main camera:Both use a 48MP main camera, the same resolution.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

3x
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 120fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 15 Pro 64/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

The iPhone 16 Pro lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 27 hours of video against 23.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 15 Pro at up to 23 hours of video playback and the iPhone 16 Pro at up to 27 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger battery, 3582mAh against 3274mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 15 Pro supports MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W and the iPhone 16 Pro MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W.

Battery

3274mAh
3582mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W
MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 23 hours
Up to 27 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 15 Pro 86/100
iPhone 16 Pro 91/100

The iPhone 16 Pro has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 16 Pro has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the iPhone 15 Pro, which only pays off with a newer router.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro if you want a lighter 187g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen. Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and a 5x optical telephoto.

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro if

  • You want a lighter 187g body
  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
Shop from £463.29

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want the newer A18 Pro chip
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FAQs

The iPhone 15 Pro should get OS updates until about 2030 (est.) and the iPhone 16 Pro until about 2031 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16 Pro the longer support window.

The iPhone 16 Pro has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

The iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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