Head to head
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 16 Pro has the larger display (6.3" vs 6.1").
- iPhone 16 Pro carries the bigger battery (3,582 mAh vs 3,561 mAh).
- iPhone 16 Pro has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- iPhone 16 is lighter (170 g vs 199 g).
- iPhone 16 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $199 vs $279 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2622x1206 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A18 | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3582 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $199 | $279 |
| Battery replacement | $99 | $109 |
FAQ
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Pro?
Both launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 16 Pro: 3,582 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $199 for the iPhone 16 and $279 for the iPhone 16 Pro at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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