With many users switching to new models every two years, a big number of iPhone 14 Pro owners will seek to upgrade their devices to the iPhone 16 Pro.
About the differences between the two iPhone generations, based on rumors, RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) tells with reference to the MacRumors website, which specializes on news, rumors and information related to Apple products.
Design
The design of the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be a relatively significant evolution compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, repeating the titanium body and the slightly rounded edges featured in last year's iPhone 15 Pro models.
iPhone 14 Pro
- Surgical stainless steel body
- Glossy bezel with square edges
- Ring/Silent switch
- Thermal design with copper heatsink and black foil battery housing
- Lightning port
- Color options: Space Black, Silver, Gold and Deep Purple
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- Aerospace titanium body
- Matte bezel with curved edges
- Action button
- New cooling system design with graphene radiator and metal battery case
- More maintainable design
- USB-C port
- Color options: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium and Desert Titanium
Dimensions
To accommodate larger displays, both iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to grow in height and width. In addition to last year's increase in depth, the devices should be significantly larger, but with a noticeable reduction in weight thanks to the use of a titanium body.
iPhone 14 Pro
- 7.85 mm deep
- iPhone 14 Pro: height 147.5 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: height 160 .7 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro: width 71.5 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: width 77.6 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro: weight 206 g
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: weight 240 g
iPhone 16 Pro
- 8.25mm depth (0.4mm thicker)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6mm height
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: Height 163.0mm
- iPhone 16 Pro: Width 71.45mm
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: Width 77.58mm
- iPhone 16 Pro: Weight 194g
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: Weight 225g
Displays
Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays than their predecessors, making the iPhone 16 Pro Max the largest iPhone ever offered.
According to rumors, improvements to the underlying OLED technology are also expected, in addition to last year's slimmer bezels, which will allow for a noticeable overall upgrade to the display.
If the iPhone 14 Pro offered users a 6.1 – or a 6.7-inch display, then its successor, the iPhone 16 Pro, will delight with even larger screens with a diagonal of 6.3 or 6.9 inches. At the same time, the new models will receive not only larger screens, but also thinner frames, as well as an improved OLED display with brighter microlens technology.
Productivity
The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to bring major improvements in computing power, including a 3nm Apple Silicon chip and 33 percent more memory.
iPhone 14 Pro features an A16 Bionic chip manufactured on a 5-nanometer TSMC “N4P” technology process, and a 16-core neural processor.
iPhone 16 Pro promises even more impressive performance thanks to the new A18 chip, created using TSMC's improved 3-nanometer “N3E” technology process. This processor is rumored to be significantly faster than its predecessor.
In addition, the iPhone 16 Pro will receive a more powerful neural processor with an increased number of cores, which will allow more efficient processing of artificial intelligence tasks. A dedicated AV1 decoder is also expected to improve video playback.
As for RAM, the iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with 6 GB, while the iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to get 8 GB. This will allow you to run more demanding applications and games, as well as work with a large number of open tabs and applications without noticeable slowdowns.
Connectivity
Connectivity is also set to receive a significant upgrade on the iPhone 16 Pro, boosting the device's 5G, Wi-Fi, Thread and Ultra Wideband specifications.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon X65 5G modem, which provides a high-speed mobile Internet connection. The Wi-Fi 6 standard is used for wireless connection.
In addition, the smartphone supports Thread technology to create a smart home and the first generation Ultra Wideband chip for precise positioning.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro promises more more advanced connectivity options. It will be equipped with a more modern Snapdragon X75 5G modem, which will provide even higher data transfer speeds. The latest Wi-Fi 7 standard will be used for wireless connection.
Thread technology will also be supported, and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip will allow for much more accurate location of devices at greater distances, which is especially useful for Precision Finding to find friends.
Cameras
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to get a number of significant camera improvements, such as a larger main camera sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor on the ultra-wide camera, and a dedicated hardware button for photos and videos on the side of the device.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro offers impressive photo and video capabilities. The main camera is equipped with a large 1/1.28-inch matrix and a high-quality Sony IMX-803 sensor, which provides excellent image quality even in low-light conditions.
The lens of the main camera consists of 7 elements, which allows achieve high detail and clarity of images.
The camera supports shooting of 48-megapixel ultra-high-resolution photos, which allows you to display the smallest details.
A telephoto lens with second-generation matrix-shift optical image stabilization ensures smooth video shooting and sharp zoom images. The maximum focal length of the telephoto lens is 77 mm, and the available optical zoom is 0.5x, 1x, 2x and 3x.
Ultra-wide-angle camera with an aperture of f/2.4 allows you to capture wider scenes. The Smart HDR 4 function provides natural color transfer and extended dynamic range, and the portrait mode allows you to create professional portraits with a blurred background.
The night mode allows you to take bright and detailed pictures in low light conditions.
ProRes format support is available for video recording, which allows you to record high-quality video with extensive options for further processing. Action mode provides smooth video stabilization when shooting in motion.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro is a significant step forward in the field of photography. Thanks to innovative technologies and advanced components, it offers users unprecedented opportunities to create great pictures and videos.
The main camera has received major improvements. The Pro Max model features an even larger image sensor, allowing it to capture more light and create more detailed images.
Both devices use Sony's latest sensors with improved low-light performance. Multi-layer sensor design, 14-bit ADC and digital gain control provide incredibly wide dynamic range and minimal noise.
The telephoto lens has become even more versatile thanks to an enlarged sensor, a complex optical system and an autofocus module with a sensor shift. This allows for a maximum focal length of 120 mm and provides flexible zoom options from 0.5 to 5x.
The ultra-wide-angle camera has received a significant increase in resolution to 48 megapixels and supports the ProRAW format, which allows you to preserve the maximum amount of detail for later processing.
Improved low-light performance allows you to take quality pictures even in difficult conditions.
Additional features include support for the new JPEG-XL format, the ability to record ProRes videos in high resolution and high frame rates, as well as spatial video recording for the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality headset. The new capacitive capture button allows you to quickly and conveniently switch between shooting modes.
Batteries and charging
iPhone 16 Pro models could receive significant improvements in battery and charging technology, equipping them with larger and denser batteries, as well as faster charging capabilities.
iPhone 14 Pro
< p>iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that provides sufficient autonomy for everyday use. The iPhone 14 Pro model has a 3,200 mAh battery, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max model has a larger 4,323 mAh battery. This allows the device to work longer without charging, especially the Pro Max model.
Both smartphones support wired charging with a power of up to 27 W, as well as MagSafe wireless charging with a power of 15 W.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro offers significant improvements in power and charging industries. The new multilayer battery technology allows to increase the energy density and, as a result, to increase the battery capacity for the same physical dimensions. This has a positive effect on the battery life of the device.
iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 3355 mAh, and the Pro Max model – 4676 mAh. This ensures a long working time without charging even with intensive use.
The smartphone supports wired charging with a power of up to 40 W. 20W MagSafe wireless charging provides convenience and fast charging.
Other features and changes
One of the main differences between iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro is support for a new set of artificial intelligence features called Apple Intelligence.
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with a high-quality microphone that provides crystal clear sound when recording videos, audio messages and during phone calls. The noise canceling system allows you to reduce background noise and ensure clear voice transmission even in noisy environments.
Despite its high performance in other aspects, the iPhone 14 Pro still uses the USB 2.0 standard for data transfer through the Lightning port. . The maximum transfer speed is 480 Mbit/s.
The smartphone offers various options of built-in memory up to 1 TB. This allows you to store a lot of photos, videos, applications and other data without the need to use external media.
iPhone 16 Pro
With iOS 18.1, the iPhone 16 Pro gets support Apple Intelligence, which provides a whole set of exclusive functions based on artificial intelligence. This could include improved photo processing, personalized recommendations, a smarter Siri voice assistant and more.
The upgraded microphone provides higher sound recording quality thanks to an improved signal-to-noise ratio. This is especially useful when recording videos, audio messages and during phone calls.
In addition, the microphone has become more waterproof, which allows you to use the smartphone in more difficult conditions.
Thanks to improvements in hardware and software part, the sound quality during phone calls on the iPhone 16 Pro has become even better. This ensures clearer and more natural communication.
One of the most significant upgrades is the transition to the USB 3.0 interface. This means that the transfer speed has increased to 10 Gbps, which is 20 times faster than the previous generation.
This will significantly speed up the process of transferring large files, backing up data and synchronizing with a computer.
The new function allows you to connect iPhone 16 Pro to external monitors with DisplayPort support, which opens up a wide range of possibilities for work and entertainment. You will be able to output images with a resolution of up to 4K HDR and use the smartphone as a full-fledged computer.
iPhone 16 Pro provides users with even more space for data storage, offering options with a maximum capacity of up to 2 TB. This will allow you to store huge libraries of photos, videos, apps and games.
Release date
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled at Apple 's event Monday, September 9. Pre-orders are likely to open on Friday, September 13, with the launch a week away on Friday, September 20.
Should I upgrade?
The iPhone 15 Pro was pretty big an upgrade over the iPhone 14 Pro in 2023, introducing a titanium body, thinner bezels, an action button and a USB-C port.
The iPhone 16 Pro will build on these upgrades, offering larger displays, a capture button and improved camera With at least 60 improvements likely, many iPhone 14 Pro users will find upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro model worthwhile.