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Apple · Phones
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro is strongest when you care about video creators and iOS users. At about $799, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose iPhone 16 Pro if video creators matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if charging is slower than many android rivals.
Score
9.1 / 10
Reference price
$799
Released
Sep 20, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 29, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: discontinued.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 6 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want video creators and iOS users.
- Skip it if storage and ram configs get expensive once you leave the base model.
- Treat it as a discount or refurbished pick, not a default new purchase.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for video creators
- Battery life holds up better through a full workday
- Reference US pricing around $799 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Storage and RAM configs get expensive once you leave the base model
- Treat current stock as a discount or refurbished path rather than a default new buy
- Foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs
Key specs
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- FHD+ class Needs confirmation
- Chipset
- A18 Pro Source cited
- Memory
- 8GB Needs confirmation
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
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
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications · Apple · accessed Jul 29, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Main Camera, Weight, Water Resistance, Video Capture
Editorial specification note
Selected fields are matched to the cited Apple technical specifications as of 2026-07-29; unbadged fields remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
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 · 6 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- FHD+ class Needs confirmation
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | OLED Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | FHD+ class Needs confirmation |
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 Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | No microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 48MP wide + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP telephoto Source cited
- Ultra Wide
- Ultra wide supported Needs confirmation
- Telephoto / Zoom
- Telephoto / zoom supported Needs confirmation
- Front Camera
- 12MP front Needs confirmation
- Video Capture
- 4K video capture Source cited
| Main Camera | 48MP wide + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP telephoto Source cited |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | Ultra wide supported Needs confirmation |
| Telephoto / Zoom | Telephoto / zoom supported Needs confirmation |
| Front Camera | 12MP front Needs confirmation |
| Video Capture | 4K video capture Source cited |
Battery
- Battery
- All-day video playback class Needs confirmation
- Wired Charging
- USB-C fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging Needs confirmation
- Wireless Charging
- MagSafe / Qi wireless Needs confirmation
| Battery | All-day video playback class Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | USB-C fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging Needs confirmation |
| Wireless Charging | MagSafe / Qi wireless Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- 199g Source cited
- Dimensions
- Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation
- Build
- Aluminum or titanium with glass Needs confirmation
| Weight | 199g Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation |
| Build | Aluminum or titanium with glass Needs confirmation |
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 Needs confirmation
- Update Policy
- Long multi-year iOS support Needs confirmation
| Operating System | iOS Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | Long multi-year iOS support Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, UWB on Pro models Needs confirmation
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, UWB on Pro models Needs confirmation |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Face ID Needs confirmation
| Biometrics | Face ID Needs confirmation |
|---|