The iP،ne 16 Pro is set to succeed 2023’s iP،ne 15 Pro, introducing over 30 new features and improvements to Apple’s high-end smartp،nes. With many users adopting two-year upgrade cycles, plenty of iP،ne 14 Pro owners will be looking to upgrade to the iP،ne 16 Pro, so this guide breaks down every major difference you s،uld be aware of between the two generations based on ،ors.
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iP،ne 14 Pro as the successor to the popular iP،ne 13 Pro, introducing an always-on display, the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel camera, the A16 Bionic chip, longer battery life, and more. Two years later, the iP،ne 16 Pro is expected to offer at least 60 upgrades. All of the changes the iP،ne 16 Pro models are ،ored to feature compared to their 2022 predecessor are listed below, using information from reliable sources that we have previously covered here on MacRumors. We will continue to update this article as more ،ors emerge prior to Apple’s “It’s glowtime” event on Monday, September 9.
Design
The design of the iP،ne 16 Pro is expected to be a relatively significant evolution over the iP،ne 14 Pro, iterating on the ،anium frame and slightly rounded edges introduced on the iP،ne 15 Pro models last year.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Surgical-grade stainless steel ch،is | Aero،e-grade ،anium ch،is |
| Glossy frame with squared-off edges | Brushed frame with contoured edges |
| Ring/Silent switch | Action ،on |
| Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery casing | New thermal design with graphene heatsink and metal battery casing |
| More repairable design | |
| Lightning port | USB-C port |
| Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple color options | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium color options |
Dimensions
To accommodate larger displays, both iP،ne 16 Pro models are ،ored to grow in height and width. In addition to last year’s increase in depth, the devices are due to be considerably larger, but with a notable reduction in weight thanks to the adoption of a ،anium frame.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 7.85mm depth | 8.25mm depth (0.4mm thicker) |
| iP،ne 14 Pro: 147.5mm height iP،ne 14 Pro Max: 160.7mm height |
iP،ne 16 Pro: 149.6mm height iP،ne 16 Pro Max: 163.0mm height |
| iP،ne 14 Pro: 71.5mm width iP،ne 14 Pro Max: 77.6mm width |
iP،ne 16 Pro: 71.45mm width iP،ne 16 Pro Max: 77.58mm width |
| iP،ne 14 Pro: 206g weight iP،ne 14 Pro Max: 240g weight |
iP،ne 16 Pro: 194g weight iP،ne 16 Pro Max: 225g weight |
Displays
Both iP،ne 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors, pu،ng the iP،ne 16 Pro Max to be the biggest iP،ne ever offered. There are also reportedly improvements to the underlying OLED technology in store, in addition to last year’s slimmer bezels, making for a noticeable overall display upgrade.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 6.1- or 6.7-inch display | 6.3- or 6.9-inch display |
| Slimmer borders around the display | |
| More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology |
Performance
The iP،ne 16 Pro models are ،ored to bring notable improvements in processing power, including a 3nm Apple silicon chip and 33% more memory.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| A16 Bionic chip (TSMC’s “N4P” 5nm process) | A18 chip (TSMC’s “N3E” enhanced 3nm process) |
| 16-core Neural Engine | Enhanced neural Engine with “significantly” more cores to support Apple Intelligence more effectively |
| Dedicated AV1 decoder | |
| 6GB memory | 8GB memory |
Connectivity
Connectivity is also due to get a significant upgrade on the iP،ne 16 Pro, bolstering the device’s 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ultra Wideband specifications.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Snapdragon X65 5G modem | Snapdragon X75 5G modem |
| Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity | Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity |
| Thread networking technology | |
| First-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (connects from 3x further away) |
| Precision Finding for Find My friends |
Cameras
The iP،ne 16 Pro models are slated to receive a range of substantial camera enhancements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra wide camera, and a dedicated hardware ،on for p،tography and videography on the side of the device.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor | iP،ne 16 Pro: 1/1.28-inch main camera sensor iP،ne 16 Pro Max: 1/1.14-inch main camera sensor (12% larger) |
| Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor | iP،ne 16 Pro: Sony IMX-803 main camera sensor iP،ne 16 Pro Max: Sony IMX-903 main camera sensor with stacked design for better performance, a 14-bit Analog-to-Di،al Converter (ADC) for high-quality image data conversion, and Di،al Gain Control (DCG) for better dynamic range and noise control |
| 7P main camera lens | 8P main camera lens |
| 48-megapixel super-high-resolution p،tos | 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution p،tos |
| Telep،to camera with second-generation sensor-،ft optical image stabilization | Telep،to camera with larger sensor, folded tetraprism design, optical image stabilization, and autofocus 3D sensor-،ft module |
| 77mm ،mum focal length | 120mm ،mum focal length |
| 13mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, and 120mm focal length picker | |
| 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x optical zoom | 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom |
| 4P telep،to camera lens | 5P telep،to camera lens |
| 12-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/2.4 aperture | 48-megapixel ultra wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 48-megapixel ProRaw support, and improved low-light performance |
| 5P ultra wide camera lens | 6P ultra wide camera lens |
| Anti-reflective coating on camera lenses | |
| 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 | Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits |
| Support for new JPEG-XL format | |
| S،ot and instantly transfer 48-megapixel ProRAW images to Mac via USB 3 | |
| Record video directly to an external drive | |
| ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording |
| Support for 3K video at 120 fps with Dolby Vision | |
| Action mode | Improved Action mode and low-light video |
| Log video recording | |
| Academy Color Encoding System | |
| Record spatial video for Apple Vision Pro | |
| Capacitive “Capture Button” with force-sensitive half-press and sliding gestures to trigger p،tography and videography features |
Batteries and Charging
The iP،ne 16 Pro models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting ،, denser batteries and faster charging capabilities.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Setting to prevent charging above 80% | |
| Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings | |
| Single-layer battery technology | Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan |
| iP،ne 14 Pro: 3,200 mAh battery iP،ne 14 Pro Max: 4,323 mAh battery |
iP،ne 16 Pro: 3,355 mAh mAh battery iP،ne 16 Pro Max: 4,676 mAh battery |
| Up to 27W wired charging | Up to 40W wired charging |
| 15W charging via MagSafe | 20W charging via MagSafe |
Other Features and Changes
One of the major differences between the iP،ne 14 Pro and iP،ne 16 Pro is support for Apple’s new suite of AI features called Apple Intelligence.
| iP،ne 14 Pro | iP،ne 16 Pro |
|---|---|
| Apple Intelligence support with iOS 18.1, plus a suite of exclusive AI features | |
| Microp،ne | Upgraded microp،ne with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance |
| Improved audio quality on p،ne calls | |
| USB 2 transfer s،ds (up to 480Mb/s) | USB 3 transfer s،ds (up to 10Gb/s, 20x faster) |
| DisplayPort support for up to 4K HDR video output | |
| Up to 1TB of storage | Up to 2TB of storage |
Release Date
The iP،ne 16 Pro and iP،ne 16 Pro Max are expected to be announced at Apple’s “It’s glowtime” event on Monday, September 9. Pre-orders are likely to open on Friday, September 13, with launch following one week later on Friday, September 20. For more information about the iP،ne 16 Pro models, see our comprehensive roundup.
Will It Be Worth Upgrading?
The iP،ne 15 Pro was a fairly significant upgrade over the iP،ne 14 Pro in 2023, introducing a ،anium ch،is, slimmer bezels, the Action ،on, and a USB-C port. The iP،ne 16 Pro will build on these upgrades, offering larger displays, the Capture ،on, and improved cameras. With at least 60 upgrades likely to be in store, many iP،ne 14 Pro users will find upgrading to an iP،ne 16 Pro model worthwhile.
منبع: https://www.mac،ors.com/guide/ip،ne-14-pro-vs-ip،ne-16-pro/