Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Our Verdict: With Apple iPhone 11 Pro versus Apple iPhone 16 Pro, the stronger argument is display quality. The 16 Pro has the useful edge there with a larger 6.3-inch screen, its LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel, and a higher-resolution 48MP rear camera. The 11 Pro still has a role if you prefer its Super Retina XDR OLED panel. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The 16 Pro is the stronger choice for display quality, with the 11 Pro better suited to simplicity.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro is the cheaper buy at £129 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.6
21 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen
5.8" 6.3"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2436 x 1125 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
463 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A18 Pro
Battery
3,046 mAh 3,582 mAh
Storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight
188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £35.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£129.00 £569.99
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Expert Rating 4.6
21 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen 5.8" 6.3"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2436 x 1125 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 463 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A18 Pro
Battery 3,046 mAh 3,582 mAh
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight 188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £35.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £129.00 £569.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Apple iPhone 11 Pro

64GB

Space Grey

Refurbished

From £129

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

24 Months

128GB

Desert Titanium

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£35.29 a month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 463 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses the Apple A18 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 11g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.