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£518.39

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£999 new

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5.0/5 (2 reviews)
3.6/5 (5 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 48MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 16 Plus has the lower launch price and a bigger 6.7-inch screen. The iPhone 16 Pro counters with a 120Hz screen, a 5x optical telephoto and a smaller 6.3-inch screen.

At 128GB, the iPhone 16 Plus launched at £899 and the iPhone 16 Pro at £999.

Available models

iPhone 16 Plus

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 16 Plus 83/100
iPhone 16 Pro 88/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Frame:The iPhone 16 Plus has an aluminium frame and the iPhone 16 Pro a titanium one.

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

Front glass:Both have the same Ceramic Shield on the front.

Weight:Both weigh the same 199g.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

199g
199g

Release date

20 September 2024
20 September 2024

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 Plus 79/100
iPhone 16 Pro 79/100

The iPhone 16 Plus runs the A18 and the iPhone 16 Pro the A18 Pro.

Storage:The iPhone 16 Plus launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the iPhone 16 Pro in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

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

Chip

A18
A18 Pro

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 Plus 70/100
iPhone 16 Pro 89/100

The iPhone 16 Pro has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Size:The iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Smoothness:The iPhone 16 Pro refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 16 Plus, so scrolling looks smoother.

Panel:The iPhone 16 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290 and the iPhone 16 Pro a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2622 x 1206.

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

Screen size

6.7"Bigger screen
6.3"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
120HzSmoother scrolling

Resolution

2796 x 1290
2622 x 1206

Peak brightness

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

Always-On display

–
Yes

Camera

iPhone 16 Plus 48/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

Only the iPhone 16 Pro has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

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

Zoom:Only the iPhone 16 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 16 Plus offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Video:The iPhone 16 Plus 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

None
12MP

Optical zoom

None
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

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

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
–

Battery

iPhone 16 Plus 83/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

On Apple's figures they last the same time, up to 27 hours of video.

Capacity:The iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery, 4674mAh against 3582mAh.

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

Battery

4674mAhBigger battery
3582mAh

Wireless charging

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

Video playback (maker)

Up to 27 hours
Up to 27 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 Plus 74/100
iPhone 16 Pro 91/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The iPhone 16 Plus has USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s) and the iPhone 16 Pro USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s). The iPhone 16 Pro's port moves files faster over a cable.

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

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 Plus if you want the lower launch price and a bigger 6.7-inch screen. Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if you want a 120Hz screen and a 5x optical telephoto.

Buy the iPhone 16 Plus if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
Shop from £518.39

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want a smaller 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £550.59

FAQs

Only the iPhone 16 Pro has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 16 Plus offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

The iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 16 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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