Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
View the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro
- The latest apps and games work smoothly thanks to the powerful processor.
- Scrolling and gaming feels smooth and fast on the ProMotion display
- Zoom in 5 times without your photos becoming blurry.
- With the useful Camera Control button, you can zoom, focus, and quickly take a photo.
- The battery easily lasts an entire day.
- Almost all apps and games work smoothly thanks to the powerful processor.
- Scrolling and gaming feels smooth and fast on the ProMotion display
- Zoom in 3 times without your photos becoming blurry
- You take photos by tapping the screen, so your photos can be blurry.
- The battery lasts 2 to 4 hours less than that of the iPhone 16 Pro.
Compare the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 15 Pro
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Material | Titanium | Titanium |
| Type of cameras | Standard, wide-angle, and zoom | Standard, wide-angle, and zoom |
| Number of times you can zoom in | 5 times | 3 times |
| Number of hours of video playback | 27 hours | 23 hours |
| Buttons | Camera button and Action button | Action button |
| Updates up until | 2029 | 2028 |
Camera
iPhone 16 Pro: 5x zoom and special camera button
The biggest difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro is the improved camera. You can zoom in even further without your photos becoming blurry: 5 times instead of 3 times. You can also control the iPhone 16 Pro camera quickly and easily via the Camera Control button. You can zoom in with 1 swipe and take a photo with a single press. The improved ultra wide-angle lens also allows you to take sharper photos.
iPhone 15 Pro: 3x zoom and no camera button
With the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, you miss out on a couple of functions. Your photos become blurry when you zoom in far, for example. That means you can't capture a beautiful detail on a large building as easily, or an animal at the zoo or in the wild. Because the iPhone 15 Pro doesn't have a camera button, you have to tap the screen to take photos. As a result, your smartphone sometimes moves a little and you get blurry photos.
Speed and lifespan
iPhone 16 Pro: very fast, lasts the longest
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a newer and faster processor, the A18 Pro. You mainly use this when you're using the latest, most demanding apps and games. On the iPhone 16 Pro, they work without slowing down. Thanks to the fast chip, you can also use useful AI functions such as summarizing texts and auto-answer from April. The iPhone 16 Pro will receive software updates from Apple for a year longer, until 2029. That means you can use the iPhone 16 Pro for longer.
iPhone 15 Pro: fast, doesn't last as long
You also get a fast device when you buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, but the latest apps will run less smoothly in the future. You'll also receive updates from Apple for a year less: until 2028. Do you plan on using your iPhone for a long time? Keep in mind that the iPhone 15 Pro will feel outdated sooner than the iPhone 16 Pro. It's also possible that new AI functions won't work on the older iPhone 15 Pro.
Battery life: iPhone 16 Pro lasts longer
The battery of the iPhone 16 Pro lasts longer than that of the iPhone 15 Pro. How much longer depends on your usage. According to Apple, you can watch 27 hours of videos on a fully charged 16 Pro and 23 hours on a fully charged 15 Pro. Most people use their iPhone for more than watching videos, of course. Tests and reviews show that the battery of the iPhone 16 Pro lasts 2 hours longer with average use, and up to 4 hours longer with light use.
Conclusion: difference iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro is a decent device, but the iPhone 16 Pro is better in a few ways. Your zoomed in photos are sharper and you can control your iPhone 16 Pro quickly and easily with the Camera Control button. Thanks to the newer processor and update policy, you can use your device for longer. The battery also lasts a couple of hours longer.
