Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Our verdict: Media lovers may prefer the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and its spacious 6.3" screen. Keen photographers will appreciate the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and its 48MP main camera. If weight matters, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is easier to pocket at 199g. Prefer to own outright? The Apple iPhone 13 Pro starts from just £234.00.

Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
457 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A18 Pro
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight
204 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£37.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£234.00 £549.95
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 457 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A18 Pro
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight 204 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £37.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £234.00 £549.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £234.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses the Apple A18 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), 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 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.