iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 15 Pro and the 16 Pro, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 16 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the bigger screen and the newer cameras. Used, the gap is about $80. That is worth paying.
iPhone 15 Pro
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $638$1,099
7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 15 ProiPhone 16 Pro
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $718$999
7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 16 ProWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 16 Pro runs the A18 Pro, a generation ahead of the A17 Pro. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro has the bigger screen, 6.3″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
16 Pro wins
Cameras: the 15 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 16 Pro has 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro zooms to 5× optically; the 15 Pro stops at 3×. For concerts, sport and kids on a stage, the longer lens is the one you will use.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro adds the Camera Control button for opening the camera and adjusting exposure or zoom without touching the screen.
16 Pro wins
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback against 23 for the 15 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
16 Pro wins
The 15 Pro is lighter: 187 g against 199 g.
15 Pro wins
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20232024
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A17 ProA18 Pro
- RAM
- 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto5× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- USB-C (USB 3)USB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- TitaniumTitanium
- Weight
- 187 g199 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- YesYes
- Action button
- YesYes
- Camera Control
- NoYes
- Apple launch price
- $999$999
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island | 6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Action button | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Control | No | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $999 |
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iPhone 15 Pro
256GB · Natural Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$638$1,099 - QDN Certified−42%
iPhone 15 Pro
256GB · Blue Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$638$1,099 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro
128GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$718$999 - QDN Certified−27%
iPhone 16 Pro
256GB · White Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$798$1,099
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro?
The 16 Pro runs the A18 Pro, a generation ahead of the A17 Pro. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Is the iPhone 16 Pro worth the extra over the iPhone 15 Pro?
The 16 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the bigger screen and the newer cameras. Used, the gap is about $80. That is worth paying.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 16 Pro?
Cameras: the 15 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 16 Pro has 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback against 23 for the 15 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro support Apple Intelligence.
How much do the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro cost used?
Right now: iPhone 15 Pro from $638; iPhone 16 Pro from $718. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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Used iPhone 15 Pro from $638
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