iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 15 Pro
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| Feature |  iPhone 16 Plus |  iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 113,000 – KSh 125,000 | KSh 122,500 – KSh 144,000 |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits typical, 2000 nits HBM | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4674 mAh | Li-Ion 3274 mAh |
| Charging | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W China); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g |
| Operating system | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 (released 2024, September 20) | 2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22) |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 187 g |
| Build materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits typical, 2000 nits HBM | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Display features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D spatial video, stereo sound recording |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D spatial audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 4674 mAh | Li-Ion 3274 mAh |
| Charging | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W China); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
Network
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | UWB support (gen2 chip) | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Durability
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |