Apple · Phones
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro is positioned for video creators and iOS users at a $799 editorial reference. Its main advantage should outweigh this documented drawback: Storage gets expensive once you leave the base model. Apple's technical specifications cover 21 of 24 listed fields; RAM, expandable-storage wording, and a fixed update duration remain unbadged.
Buying verdict
iPhone 16 Pro is best suited to video creators and iOS users. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Storage and RAM configs get expensive once you leave the base model.
Editorial score
9.1 / 10
High source confidence
Reference price
$799
Released
Sep 20, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Sep 9, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: discontinued.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 21 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review. 1 additional product reference is listed without field-level coverage.
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Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want video creators and iOS users.
- Skip it if apple does not publish ram capacity or a fixed software-support duration on the cited technical-specifications page.
- Treat it as a discount or refurbished pick, not a default new purchase.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for video creators
- Documented chipset for iPhone 16 Pro: A18 Pro
- Published main camera for iPhone 16 Pro: 48MP wide + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP telephoto
Cons
- Apple does not publish RAM capacity or a fixed software-support duration on the cited technical-specifications page
- iPhone 16 Pro's $799 figure is an editorial reference, not a live retailer offer
- iPhone 16 Pro has field-level citations for 21 of 24 listed specifications
Key specs
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi Source cited
- Chipset
- A18 Pro Source cited
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. High source confidence; 88% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.
Camera
9.6
Battery
8.5
Display
9.3
Performance
9.5
Software Support
9.8
Value
8
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
iPhone 16 Pro is tracked mainly as a discounted, refurbished, open-box, or carrier-clearance option in the US.
Common retailers
Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
- Product image source · Apple · accessed Aug 27, 2026 Product reference only — individual specifications are not yet field-verified.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications · Apple · accessed Sep 9, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Main Camera, Weight, Water Resistance, Video Capture, Storage, Battery, Wired Charging, Panel Type, Refresh Rate, Resolution, Ultra Wide, Telephoto / Zoom, Front Camera, Wireless Charging, Dimensions, Build, Operating System, Connectivity, Biometrics
Editorial specification note
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications verify 21 listed fields as of 2026-09-09. Apple does not publish RAM capacity, microSD wording, or a fixed software-support duration on this page, so those fields remain unbadged.
Editorial price note
Apple US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · 21 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi Source cited
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Source cited |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi Source cited |
Performance
- Chipset
- A18 Pro Source cited
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
| Chipset | A18 Pro Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8GB Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | No microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 48MP wide + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP telephoto Source cited
- Ultra Wide
- 48MP ultra wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view Source cited
- Telephoto / Zoom
- 12MP 5x telephoto, 120mm, f/2.8 Source cited
- Front Camera
- 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus Source cited
- Video Capture
- 4K video capture Source cited
| Main Camera | 48MP wide + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP telephoto Source cited |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | 48MP ultra wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view Source cited |
| Telephoto / Zoom | 12MP 5x telephoto, 120mm, f/2.8 Source cited |
| Front Camera | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus Source cited |
| Video Capture | 4K video capture Source cited |
Battery
- Battery
- Up to 27 hours video playback; up to 22 hours streamed video Source cited
- Wired Charging
- USB-C; fast charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter Source cited
- Wireless Charging
- MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W Source cited
| Battery | Up to 27 hours video playback; up to 22 hours streamed video Source cited |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | USB-C; fast charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter Source cited |
| Wireless Charging | MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W Source cited |
Design
- Weight
- 199g Source cited
- Dimensions
- 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm Source cited
- Build
- Titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Source cited
| Weight | 199g Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm Source cited |
| Build | Titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Source cited |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) Source cited
| Water Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) Source cited |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- iOS Source cited
- Update Policy
- Long multi-year iOS support Needs confirmation
| Operating System | iOS Source cited |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | Long multi-year iOS support Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, second-generation UWB, Thread Source cited
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, second-generation UWB, Thread Source cited |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Face ID Source cited
| Biometrics | Face ID Source cited |
|---|