iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 16 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 the bigger screen, the 120 Hz display and the newer cameras. Used, the gap is about $60. That is worth paying.
iPhone 16 Pro
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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 A18. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Preference
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
The 16 Pro has a 120 Hz ProMotion display; the 16 is 60 Hz. Scrolling and animation look noticeably smoother at 120 Hz, and the always-on display comes with it.
16 Pro wins
Cameras: the 16 has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; the 16 Pro has 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro has a 5× telephoto lens; the 16 has no telephoto at all, so its zoom is a crop of the main sensor.
16 Pro wins
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback against 22 for the 16. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
16 Pro wins
Both use USB-C, but the 16 Pro's port is USB 3 speed (USB-C (USB 3)), which matters only if you move large video files by cable.
16 Pro wins
The 16 has an aluminum frame; the 16 Pro is titanium.
Preference
The 16 is lighter: 170 g against 199 g.
16 wins
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20242024
- Display
- 6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A18A18 Pro
- RAM
- 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- No telephoto lens5× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- USB-CUSB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- AluminumTitanium
- Weight
- 170 g199 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- YesYes
- Action button
- YesYes
- Camera Control
- YesYes
- Apple launch price
- $799$999
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island | 6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A18 | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 2: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | No telephoto lens | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Action button | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $799 | $999 |
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iPhone 16
128GB · White · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$658$799 - QDN Certified−18%
iPhone 16
128GB · Ultramarine · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$658$799 - 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 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro?
The 16 Pro runs the A18 Pro, a generation ahead of the A18. 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 16?
The 16 Pro is the better phone: it adds the bigger screen, the 120 Hz display and the newer cameras. Used, the gap is about $60. That is worth paying.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Pro?
Cameras: the 16 has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; 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 22 for the 16. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro support Apple Intelligence.
How much do the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cost used?
Right now: iPhone 16 from $658; iPhone 16 Pro from $718. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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