Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Our Verdict: There's three years between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 16 Plus, so the iPhone 16 Plus is ahead on most things. The 16 Plus has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and the 16 Plus packs the bigger battery, 4674mAh against 3095mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 13 Pro goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 16 Plus tops out at 512GB, and the 16 Plus has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". Coming from the 13 Pro, the 16 Plus is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £239 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.2
12 reviews
Prices updated 20 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2796 x 1290 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,674 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e- SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£32.79/mo
£9.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £239.00 | £510.00 |
| Prices updated 20 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is lighter but the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is more compact. It's 5g lighter at 199 grams, though the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.