Apple has introduced its latest lineup of iPhones, consisting of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While the updates are largely incremental, they do bring some notable improvements to the table. The standard models now feature the programmable Action button, which was previously exclusive to the Pro series, as well as slightly longer battery life and a revamped camera module with a vertical stack.
The Pro models, on the other hand, boast larger displays with narrower bezels, enhanced battery life, and several camera upgrades, including a 5x optical zoom on the smaller Pro model and a higher-resolution ultrawide camera. The standard models are powered by Apple’s new A18 chip, while the Pro models utilize the faster and more efficient A18 Pro chip.
One of the most significant hardware changes across the board is the introduction of a touch-sensitive “Camera Control” button, which provides a more DSLR-like experience when capturing photos and videos. However, it’s clear that these new iPhones don’t represent a major departure from their predecessors, the iPhone 15s.
Apple’s focus on its “Apple Intelligence” AI tools is likely to play a significant role in the sales pitch for these new devices. We’ve already published a hands-on preview of the iPhone 16 Pro, and full reviews of the entire iPhone 16 lineup will be available soon. For those considering a pre-order, we’ve compared the iPhone 16 Pro to its main competitors in the $1,000 price range, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+, in terms of specs. While raw specs only tell part of the story, this comparison provides a glimpse into what a $1,000 smartphone has to offer in 2024.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
Google Pixel 9 Pro |
Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
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Pricing (MSRP) |
$999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) |
$999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,219 (512GB), $1,449 (1TB) |
$1,000 (256GB), $1,120 (512GB) |
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Dimensions |
5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
6.2 x 3 x 0.3 inches |
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Weight |
7.03 ounces |
7 ounces |
6.9 ounces |
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Screen size |
6.3 inches |
6.3 inches |
6.7 inches |
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Screen resolution |
1,206 x 2,622 (460 ppi) |
1,280 x 2,856 (495 ppi) |
1,440 x 3,120 (512 ppi) |
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Screen type |
OLED Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 2,000 nits (peak brightness) Ceramic Shield |
LTPO OLED Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 3,000 nits (peak brightness) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz) Up to 2,600 nits (peak brightness) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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SoC |
Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
Google Tensor G4 (8-core) |
NA/China: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (8-core) Int’l: Samsung Exynos 2400 (10-core) |
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RAM |
Not specified |
16GB RAM |
12GB RAM |
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Battery |
“Up to 27” hours video playback |
4,700 mAh “24+ hours” with mixed usage |
4,900mAh “Up to 29” hours video playback |
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Charging |
Wired: not specified 25W wireless (with MagSafe charger; up to 15W with Qi2 chargers) |
27W wired 21W wireless (with Pixel Stand; up to 12W with other Qi chargers) |
45W wired 15W wireless |
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Storage |
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (1TB only available with Obsidian model) |
256GB, 512GB |
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Rear camera |
Main (“Fusion”): 48 MP, f/1.78 Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
Main: 50 MP, f/1.68, 82° FOV Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/1.7, 123° FOV Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, 85° FOV Ultrawide: 12MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV Telephoto: 10MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
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Front camera |
12 MP, f/1.9 |
42 MP, f/2.2, 103° FOV |
12 MP, f/2.2, 80° FOV |
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Video capture |
Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps Front: 4K at 24/24/30/60 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps |
Rear: 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps Front: 4K at 30/60 fps |
Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps Front: 4K at 30/60 fps |
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Water and dust resistance rating |
IP68 |
IP68 |
IP68 |
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Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 7 |
Wi-Fi 7 |
Wi-Fi 6e |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
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OS |
iOS 18 |
Android 14 |
Android 14 |
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Colors and finish |
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue |
