Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A16 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3582mAh, 30W | 3349mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A16 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3582mAh, 30W | 3349mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 22, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹79,900 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 22, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 2256 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1206 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2622 pixels | 2256 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Weight | 199 grams | 187 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 187 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | A16 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | A16 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Writing, Live Translate | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Writing, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Depth | |||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Depth | |||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 3349 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 3349 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
