By Hartley Charlton
The iPhone 16 Pro will be the successor to the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro and will introduce over 25 new features and improvements to Apple's high-end smartphones. With many users moving to a two-year upgrade cycle, many iPhone 14 Pro owners will want to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro later this year, so this guide will cover all the major differences you should know between the two generations, based on rumors.
In 2022, Apple introduced iPhone 14 Pro as the successor to the popular iPhone 13 Pro with Always-On Display, Dynamic Island, 48MP camera, A16 Bionic processor, improved battery life and more. Two years later iPhone 16 Pro More than 50 updates are expected to be offered. All changes in iPhone 16 Pro The models that are expected to be introduced compared to their 2022 predecessor are listed below using information from reliable sources that we have reviewed previously. We will update this article as new rumors emerge in the coming months.
Design
Design iPhone 16 Pro This is expected to be a relatively significant step up from the iPhone 14 Pro, echoing the titanium frame and slightly rounded edges featured on the iPhone 15 Pro last year's models.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Surgical stainless steel case with rounded edges | Aerospace grade titanium body with contoured edges |
| Ring/silent switch | Action button |
| Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery case | New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery case |
| More repairable design | |
| Lightning port | USB-C port |
| Space Black, Silver, Gold and Deep Purple color options | Titanium Black, Titanium White, Desert Titan and Titanium Gray color options |
Dimensions
To accommodate larger displays, both iPhone 16 Pro There are rumors that the models are growing in height and width. In addition to last year's increase in depth, the units should be significantly larger, but with a noticeable weight reduction thanks to the use of a titanium frame.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Depth 7.85 mm | Depth 8.25 mm (thickness at 0. 4 mm) |
| iPhone 14 Pro: height 147.5 mm iPhone 14 Pro Max >: height 160.7 mm |
iPhone 16 Pro: height 149.6 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: height 163.0 mm |
| iPhone 14 Pro: 71.5mm wide iPhone 14 Pro Max: 77.6mm wide |
iPhone 16 Pro: width 71.45 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: width 77.58 mm |
| iPhone 14 Pro: weight 206 g iPhone 14 Pro Max: weight 240 g |
iPhone 16 Pro: weight 194 g iPhone 16 Pro Max: weight 225 g |
Display
Both iPhone 16 Pro The models are expected to have larger displays than their predecessors, allowing the iPhone 16 Pro The Max will be the largest iPhone ever. In addition to last year's thinner bezels, there are reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology, which will result in a noticeable overall upgrade to the display.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 6.1 or 6.7 inch display | 6.3 or 6 inch display .9 inches |
| Thinner bezels around the display | |
| More efficient OLED display with brighter microlens technology |
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro&zwnj ; The models are rumored to feature noticeably improved processing power, including a 3nm Apple silicon chip and 33% more memory.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| A16 Bionic chip (5nm TSMC “N4P” process) | A18 Pro chip (TSMC's “N3E” advanced 3nm process) |
| 16-core Neural Engine | Neural Engine with “significantly” more cores to support new artificial intelligence features |
| Dedicated AV1 decoder | |
| 6 GB of memory | 8 GB of memory |
Connectivity
In iPhone 16 Pro There will also be significant improvements in connectivity, improving the device's 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread and Ultra Wideband performance.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Snapdragon X65 5G Modem | Snapdragon X75 5G Modem |
| Connect to Wi-Fi 6 | Connect to Wi-Fi 7 |
| Multi-stream network technology | |
| Multi-threaded network technology | |
| First generation ultra-wideband chip | Second generation ultra-wideband chip (connects from 3x longer distance) |
| Exact search for the ” Find my friends” |
Cameras
iPhone 16 Pro The models are expected to receive a number of significant camera improvements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera sensor, and a dedicated hardware button for photo and video shooting on the side of the device.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| “Capture button” to launch photo and video functions | |
| 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max: 1/1.14-inch main camera sensor ( 12% more) |
| Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor | iPhone 16 Pro Max: Sony IMX-903 multi-layer design main camera sensor for improved performance, 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Digital Control Gain (DCG) for improved dynamic range and noise control. |
| 7P main camera lens | 8P main camera lens |
| Telephoto lens with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization | Telephoto lens with larger sensor, folded tetraprism, optical image stabilization and 3D sensor-bias module with autofocus |
| Maximum focal length 77mm | iPhone 16 Pro: maximum focal length 120 mm iPhone 16 Pro Max: “super” telephoto camera with a focal length of more than 300 mm |
| 4P telephoto | 5P telephoto |
| 12 -Ultra-wide-angle camera | 48MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera |
| 5P Ultra Wide Angle Lens | 6P Ultra Wide Angle Lens |
| Anti-reflective coating on camera lenses | |
| 0.5x, 1x, 2x and 3x optical zoom | 0.5x, 1x, 2 -x and 5x optical zoom |
| 13mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm and 120mm focal length picker | |
| 48 megapixel ultra high resolution photos | 24 and 48 megapixel ultra high resolution photos |
| Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 5 |
| Portrait mode with focus and depth control | Next generation portraits with focus and depth control |
| Night Mode and Night Mode Portraits | Enhanced Night Mode and Night Mode Portraits |
| Shoot and instantly transfer 48MP ProRAW images to Mac via USB 3 | |
| Record video directly to external drive | |
| Record ProRes video up to 4K at 30 fps | Record ProRes video up to 4K at 60fps with external recording |
| Action Mode | Advanced Action Mode and Low Light Video |
| Video Recording Log | |
| Color Coding System Academy | |
| Spatial video recording for Apple Vision Pro |
Batteries and charging
iPhone 16 Pro models could see some significant improvements in battery and charging technology, with larger, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Setting to prevent charging above 80% | |
| Battery manufacturing date, information about first use and number of cycles in settings | |
| Single-layer battery technology | Multi-layer battery technology for higher energy density and longer life |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4323 mAh battery | iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676 mAh battery |
| Wired charging up to 27W | Wired charging up to 40 W |
| 15 W charging via MagSafe | 20 W charging via MagSafe |
Other functions and changes
While many Apple devices are rumored to be receiving a number of new AI-powered features in the form of software updates later this year, the iPhone 16 Pro the models are expected to go further with exclusive features and an upgraded microphone.
| iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18 | Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18, as well as a set of device-exclusive AI features |
| Microphone | Upgraded microphone with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water filter resistance , designed to support new artificial intelligence features |
| Improved audio quality for phone calls | |
| USB 2 data transfer rates (up to 480 Mbps) | USB 3 data transfer speeds (up to 10 Gbps, 20 times faster) |
| DisplayPort support for HDR video output up to 4K | |
| Up to 1 TB of storage | Up to 2 TB of storage |
Release date
The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be released in the fall. Typically every September, Apple holds an event where it unveils the new iPhone models that will launch in just over a week. For more information about iPhone 16 Pro models, see our detailed review.
Is it worth upgrading?
iPhone 15 Pro was quite a significant upgrade over the iPhone 14 Pro in 2023: Titanium body, thinner bezels, action button and USB-C port. iPhone 16 Pro will build on these updates by offering larger displays, a Capture button, and improved cameras. With over 50 updates expected, many iPhone 14 Pro users will find the option to upgrade to iPhone 16 Pro The model is decent.
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