iPhone 16 Pro

IPhone 16 Pro brings Pro Max cameras and stronger battery into a 6.3-inch body, but Apple Intelligence delays and incremental gains temper the upgrade case.

Best For

Pocketable Pro Max cameras

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

5x zoom matches Pro Max cams

Biggest Weakness

Apple Intelligence still unfinished

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

5x tetraprism telephoto now includes on the smaller Pro, matching Pro Max cameras.

Battery improves over 15 Pro; Apple rates up to 27 hours video playback.

4K Dolby Vision at 120 fps and Audio Mix stand out for video creators.

Apple Intelligence was unfinished at launch; warned buyers not to pay for AI yet.

AU RRP runs $1,799 to $2,699; many call year-over-year upgrades from 15 Pro modest.

Quick Facts

Brand

Apple

Release Date

Sep 20, 2024

Price Range

$1,799 to $2,699 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

5x zoom matches Pro Max cams

Improved everyday battery life

4K 120fps Dolby Vision video

Larger 6.3-inch ProMotion display

A18 Pro performance headroom

Pocketable Pro Max feature set

Cons

Apple Intelligence still unfinished

Incremental vs iPhone 15 Pro

Same slow wired charging pace

Shorter battery than Pro Max

Base storage only 128GB

Camera Control placement awkward

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners praise camera features and recommend Apple complementary camera courses

Users upgrading from Pro Max like the 6.3-inch size for calls and one-hand use

Camera quality scores highest among attributes on this listing

The Bad

Some preview looks great but captured photos turn dull or dark

Posters call 15-to-16 Pro upgrades underwhelming outside size and 5x zoom

Reported CarPlay faults and difficult Apple support paths in verified reviews

Detailed Summary

Panel	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi
Refresh rate	ProMotion up to 120Hz
Brightness	1000 nits typical; 1600 HDR; 2000 outdoor peak
SoC	A18 Pro
CPU	6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU	6-core
Neural Engine	16-core
Rear system	Pro camera system (Fusion, Ultra Wide, 5x Telephoto)
Main	48MP Fusion, 24 mm, f/1.78
Ultra Wide	48MP, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120° FOV
Telephoto	12MP 5x tetraprism, 120 mm, f/2.8
Front	12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; ProRes; Log; ACES
Video playback	Up to 27 hours
Wired fast charge	Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with 20W adapter
Wireless charge	MagSafe up to 25W with 30W adapter
Design	Titanium design; Ceramic Shield front; textured matte glass back
Weight	199 grams
Water resistance	IP68 (6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Port	USB-C with USB 3 up to 10 Gbps; DisplayPort
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
OS	iOS 18 at launch
Apple AU starting price	1799 AUD