Device summary

Apple

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20232024
Starting price$999$999
Display size6.1-inch6.3-inch
Dimensions70.6 mm × 146.6 mm × 8.3 mm71.5 mm × 149.6 mm × 8.3 mm
Weight187 g199 g
Front materialCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Back materialTextured matte glassTextured matte glass
Display
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2556 × 11792622 × 1206
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2000 nits2000 nits
ProtectionCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Performance
ChipsetApple A17 ProApple A18 Pro
CPU6-core CPU6-core CPU
GPU6-core GPU6-core GPU
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OISFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mmUltra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 77 mm · 3× optical zoom · OISTelephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS
Front camerasTrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging20 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Charging standardMagSafe, QiMagSafe, Qi2
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ionBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
USBUSB-C (USB 3)USB-C (USB 3)
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
SatelliteEmergency SOS via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
FrameTitaniumTitanium
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Height

    iPhone 16 Pro

    3 mm taller

  • Weight

    iPhone 15 Pro

    12 g lighter

  • Width

    iPhone 16 Pro

    0.9 mm wider · minor difference

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • iPhone 16 Pro is 0.9 mm (1.3% relative to iPhone 15 Pro) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • iPhone 16 Pro is 3 mm (2% relative to iPhone 15 Pro) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (8.3 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 15 Pro is 12 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

iPhone 15 Pro

No source link is recorded for this model yet. Treat its listed figures as unverified.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPhone 16 Pro

Strengths

  • 5x telephoto with real everyday usefulness
  • Improved thermals and sustained performance
  • Strong battery endurance for a compact Pro

Compromises

  • Camera Control reception remains polarized
  • Significant premium over the standard iPhone 16
  • Heavier than the standard model for one-handed use

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