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iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
IPhone 16 Pro Vector.svg
iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium
Brand Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn
Slogan The ultimate iPhone.
Generation 18th
Compatible networks 2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
First released September 9, 2024; 9 months ago (2024-09-09)
Availability by country
September 20, 2024
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Italy
Ireland
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
September 27, 2024
Algeria
Israel
Kuwait
Macao
Vietnam
Model before iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max
Related iPhone 16 / 16 Plus
Type
Form factor Slate
Size
  • 16 Pro:
  • H: 149.6 mm (5.89 in)
  • W: 71.5 mm (2.81 in)
  • D: 8.25 mm (0.325 in)
  • 16 Pro Max:
  • H: 163.0 mm (6.42 in)
  • W: 77.6 mm (3.06 in)
  • D: 8.25 mm (0.325 in)
Weight
  • 16 Pro: 199 g (7.0 oz)
  • 16 Pro Max: 227 g (8.0 oz)
Operating system Original: iOS 18.0
Current: iOS 18.0
System on chip Apple A18 Pro
CPU Hexa-core (2 high-performance 4.04 GHz + 4 high-efficiency 2.2 GHz)
GPU Apple-designed 6-core, up to 2.58 TFLOPS
Memory 8 GB
Storage
  • 16 Pro: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB NVMe
  • 16 Pro Max: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB NVMe
Data inputs
List of inputs:
Precision dual-frequency GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NaviC)
Multi-touch screen
LiDAR scanner
3-mic configuration
Embedded motion coprocessor
3-axis gyroscope
3-axis accelerometer
iBeacon
Barometer
Digital compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Face ID
Screen
  • 16 Pro: 6.3 in (160 mm) 2622 × 1206 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~460 ppi density)
  • Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
  • 16 Pro Max: 6.9 in (175 mm) 2868 × 1320 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~460 ppi density)
  • Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
External screen Always on
Rear camera Both:
  • 48 MP Fusion, f/1.78, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22 μm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
  • 48 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (48MP)
  • 12 MP, f/2.8, 120 mm (telephoto), 1.12 μm, PDAF, 3D sensor-shift, OIS, 5x optical zoom, lidar sensor
Front camera
  • 12 MP, f/1.9, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
  • SL 3D (depth/biometrics)
Sound Dolby Atmos-tuned Spatial Audio
Connectivity Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, LE)
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Thread
USB-C: USB 3.2 10Gb/s
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T4

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are super cool smartphones made by Apple. They are the newest and most advanced iPhones, following the iPhone 15 Pro series. These phones were first shown off at a special Apple event on September 9, 2024. You could start ordering them on September 13, 2024, and they became available in stores on September 20, 2024.

What's New with iPhone 16 Pro?

The iPhone 16 Pro models have some exciting new features. They are designed to be even better for everyday use, from taking amazing photos to playing games and using smart AI tools.

Look and Screen

The iPhone 16 Pro phones have a sleek, modern look. Their screens go almost all the way to the edges, making the borders super thin. This means you get more screen space!

  • The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen.
  • The iPhone 16 Pro Max has an even bigger 6.9-inch screen, which is the largest iPhone screen ever!

Both phones use a special screen technology called Super Retina XDR OLED. This makes colors look vibrant and blacks look truly black. They also come in four cool new colors: Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium. These colors are part of a lightweight and tough design that resists scratches.

Inside the Phone: Power and Speed

The iPhone 16 Pro models are super powerful thanks to their new Apple A18 Pro chip. Think of the chip as the phone's brain. This new chip is built using a very advanced technology, making it much faster and better at handling complex tasks, especially those that use AI (Artificial Intelligence).

  • The chip has a 6-core CPU (for general tasks) and a 6-core GPU (for graphics).
  • It also has a special 16-core Neural Engine. This part helps with machine learning, which is how the phone learns and understands things, like your voice or what's in a picture. It can do 35 trillion operations per second!
  • Both phones come with 8 GB of memory, which helps them run many apps smoothly.
  • You can choose how much storage you want, from 128 GB up to 1 TB. (The Pro Max starts at 256 GB).

The iPhone 16 Pro also has a better way to stay cool. This means it can work harder for longer, especially when you're playing demanding games. It uses special materials like recycled aluminum and a titanium frame to help with cooling. This makes gaming performance 20% better than the previous iPhone 15 Pro.

These phones also have an improved modem, which is like the part of the phone that connects to the internet. It helps you get faster 5G speeds and uses less battery power. Plus, all iPhone 16 models support Wi-Fi 7, which is the latest and fastest Wi-Fi technology.

Amazing Cameras

The iPhone 16 Pro models have an upgraded camera system that lets you take incredible photos and videos.

  • Main Camera: A powerful 48 MP (megapixel) wide camera that takes super clear pictures, even in low light. It has special features like sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) to keep your photos steady.
  • Ultrawide Camera: Also 48 MP, this camera lets you capture a much wider view, perfect for landscapes or group photos.
  • Telephoto Camera: A 12 MP camera with 5x optical zoom. This means you can zoom in really close without losing picture quality. This feature was only on the biggest Pro Max model before, but now both Pro phones have it!
  • Video Recording: You can record videos in stunning 4K quality at 120 frames per second. This is the highest resolution and frame rate ever on an iPhone.
  • Front Camera: A 12 MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

Smart Features and Health

The iPhone 16 Pro works really well with other Apple devices, like the Apple Watch. It helps with health tracking, especially if you have an Apple Watch Series 10. For example, the watch can now help detect sleep apnea, using the iPhone's advanced health features.

Software and Apple Intelligence

The iPhone 16 Pro runs on iOS 18, which is the latest operating system. A big new feature is something called Apple Intelligence. This is a set of smart AI tools that help your phone do amazing things.

  • Siri Gets Smarter: The voice assistant Siri becomes much better at understanding what you say and can do more complex tasks.
  • Creative Tools: Apple Intelligence can help you create custom emojis or analyze photos to identify objects in real-time.
  • Privacy First: Many of these AI features work directly on your phone, which means your personal information stays private and isn't sent to outside servers.

How to Get One

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were available for pre-order starting September 13, 2024, and officially launched on September 20, 2024.

  • The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999.
  • The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199.

See also