The iPhone 16 Pro, positioned as the compact variant within the iPhone 16 series, represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro, integrating a host of enhanced features. It boasts a larger display, an innovative Camera Control button, advanced 5x optical zoom capabilities, a faster mobile processor, and extended battery life.

Running on iOS 18, the iPhone 16 Pro also introduces the groundbreaking Apple Intelligence AI features, with many of its highlight software functionalities rolled out through 2025 updates.

In terms of design, the iPhone 16 Pro maintains a refined aesthetic similar to the iPhone 15 Pro but incorporates several key enhancements. The most notable change is its slightly larger 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, a step up from the 6.1-inch screen of the previous generation.

This display features slimmer bezels for a more immersive viewing experience and is protected by a third-generation Ceramic Shield on the front, while the back utilizes a Corning-made glass panel. The device is framed with durable titanium, offering a premium feel compared to earlier aluminum frames. Its matte finish effectively reduces fingerprints and smudges. The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm and weighs 199 grams, offering a well-balanced and ergonomic hold with its rounded corners.

The back showcases a smooth matte glass panel, with a sophisticated square camera island housing the triple camera setup, LiDAR scanner, flash, and microphone. A standout new feature is the Camera Control button on the lower-right edge, designed for quick access and control over camera functions like depth, exposure, and zoom through various presses and swipes.

Additionally, the left side features the customizable Action Button, replacing the traditional mute switch and providing access to 11 preset functions. The iPhone 16 Pro also carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability against environmental elements, and its earpiece cleverly doubles as a speaker.

The display is a major highlight, featuring an enhanced LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel with ProMotion technology, similar to the Pro Max model. This ensures exceptional color accuracy, contrast, and detail. The 6.3-inch screen delivers a sharp resolution of 2622 x 1206 pixels, with a density of 460 pixels per inch, making visuals incredibly crisp. Protection is provided by the latest third-generation Ceramic Shield glass.

The Dynamic Island seamlessly integrates notifications and alerts, while slimmer bezels enhance the immersive feel. The 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate guarantees ultra-smooth scrolling and responsiveness. Furthermore, the Always-On display feature, True Tone adjustment for natural colors, and impressive brightness levels contribute to an outstanding visual experience. Apple claims a peak brightness of 2,000 nits under direct sunlight and 1,600 nits for HDR content, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision videos.

The iPhone 16 Pro's camera system is robust, comprising a 48-megapixel primary, a 48-megapixel ultrawide, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The 48MP primary camera, with Apple’s second-generation “Fusion” sensor and Quad Bayer arrangement, excels in capturing sharp images with improved low-light performance and accurate color reproduction. The 24mm wide-angle lens focuses on rich textures and dynamic range, complemented by advanced computational photography.

A significant upgrade is the 48MP ultrawide camera, a 4x resolution increase over the iPhone 15 Pro, which delivers sharper, more vibrant wide-angle and macro shots with its 13mm focal length. The 12MP telephoto lens now features a 5x optical zoom, a substantial improvement from the 3x zoom, offering greater flexibility for distant subjects and delivering stunning close-up shots with minimal quality degradation, further enhanced by up to 25x digital magnification.

The innovative Camera Control button allows for intuitive camera interaction, enabling quick app access, real-time adjustments for exposure, depth, and zoom, and simplified photo capture. This mechanical button provides tactile feedback, even when the device is off, improving usability. Additional camera features include updated photographic styles, Apple ProRAW support for professional-grade editing, Night Mode, and Portrait Mode. For video, it supports 4K Dolby Vision recording up to 120fps, ProRes, and Log video, alongside a “studio-quality” four-microphone setup and 3D spatial audio. The 12MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture and OIS ensures high-quality selfies and 4K video recording up to 60fps.

Under the hood, the iPhone 16 Pro is powered by Apple’s new A18 Pro chip, built on an advanced 3nm process. This hexa-core processor features two high-performance cores at 4.05 GHz and four efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz, delivering 15% faster CPU performance and 20% greater power efficiency than its predecessor.

The 6-core GPU offers a 20% increase in graphics performance, ideal for gaming, video editing, and augmented reality. The device is equipped with 8GB of RAM across all storage configurations (128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB), enhancing multitasking and overall responsiveness. Software-wise, it runs on iOS 18, bringing dynamic widgets, customizable controls, enhanced Live Activities, and improvements to Photos, Notes, and Maps. New features include a password manager, RCS support, and Apple Intelligence for AI-driven enhancements across apps, prioritizing user privacy.

Battery life on the iPhone 16 Pro is robust, with its 3582 mAh non-removable Li-ion battery offering up to 16 hours and 50 minutes of usage on a single charge, thanks to the A18 Pro chip's efficiency. It supports 25W wired charging with PD 2.0, achieving 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Wireless charging options include 15W MagSafe and 15W Qi2, along with 4.5W reverse wired charging for accessories. Specific regions like China also support 25W wireless charging.

The iPhone 16 Pro is available with various storage options, with prices starting at $999 for the 128GB model, $1099 for 256GB, $1299 for 512GB, and $1599 for the 1TB variant. In Nigeria, prices commence at ₦1,550,000 for 128GB. The device supports 4G LTE and 5G networks, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, and utilizes Nano SIM and eSIM. Other general features include GPS, GLONASS, Face Unlock, stereo speakers, and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2.