What's the difference between the Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro?

The biggest difference between the 16 and the 16 Pro is that you can still take sharp photos with the telephoto lens on the iPhone 16 Pro if you zoom in 5 times. This way, you can bring something closer that you can't get close to. For example, a waterfall in the distance or animals in the zoo or the outdoors. By zooming in, you also focus the attention to what you're photographing. There's less distraction in your photos, which makes them look even better.

The iPhone 16 doesn't have a telephoto lens, so you can only digitally zoom in. After zooming in more than 2 times, your photos become blurry and grainy. If you don't zoom in too far, you can take sharp and colorful photos with the 48-megapixel standard lens. The photos are clear, even with little light. The wide-angle lens allows you to photograph something that otherwise wouldn't fit in a photo, like high buildings or vast landscapes. The standard lens and wide-angle lens are the same on the iPhone 16 and the 16 Pro.

Thanks to the ProMotion display, the iPhone 16 Pro feels faster than the iPhone 16. The screen refreshes 120 times per second. You'll notice this when you scroll through your timeline or when you play games, for example. Every motion is smoother, which makes it feel like the device is very fast. The iPhone 16 Pro also has an Always On Display, which means you can quickly check your notifications and the time on your iPhone. You don't have to touch the screen or unlock the device for this.

The iPhone 16 feels slightly slower, because it doesn't have a ProMotion display. The screen only refreshes 60 times per second. You'll notice this when you quickly scroll or when you play games. The image is a bit more choppy, which makes the device feel slower. The iPhone 16 also doesn't have an Always On display. If you want to quickly check the time or your notifications, you always have to turn on your screen first.

The iPhone 16 Pro has a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen. That's also because the bezels are slightly thinner, so you have more screen space. This way, you don't have to scroll as often and you have more space for movies and series. The device is slightly larger, but still fits in the pocket of most people. The exterior of the iPhone 16 Pro is made of titanium, which gives your iPhone a luxurious appearance. The sturdy titanium also doesn't scratch as easily, so your device stays new longer.

The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen and is as large as the iPhone 15, 14, and 13, for example. You can simply put your iPhone in your pocket when you're on the go. You can also easily control the device with 1 hand. The exterior is made of aluminum, which looks less luxurious than the titanium of the iPhone 16 Pro. The aluminum is also less sturdy and scratches easier.