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iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 16

37 source-backed differences · 6 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 16 has advantages in battery, rear cameras, design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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Outdoor brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr → 2,000 nits outdoor
Streamed video hours11 → 18
ChipA13 Bionic → A18
Main camera12 MP → 48 MP
Ultra Wide cameraUnknown → 12 MP

What Changed

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Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr compared with 2,000 nits outdoor

Streamed video hoursiPhone 16

11 compared with 18

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A13 Bionic compared with A18

Main cameraiPhone 16

12 MP compared with 48 MP

Ultra Wide cameraDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 12 MP

Full Comparison

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✓43 registry fields

FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Ultra Wide cameraMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown12 MPHigher resolution can preserve more detail in wide scenes.
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources12 MP48 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
ApertureMarginal difference2 official sourcesƒ/2.2 apertureƒ/1.9 apertureNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ZoomMarginal difference2 official sources2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10x2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom rangeNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
VideoMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fpsNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources5.8 in6.1 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr2,000 nits outdoorHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2556-by-1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA13 BionicA18Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
Cpu coresMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Gpu coresMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Neural engine coresMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown16No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources18 hours22 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher 11Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources6580No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMeaningful difference2 official sources1118No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources188 g170 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.17.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources144147.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.471.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarineNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
MaterialsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownAluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone 16, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference2 official sources20192024No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesFace ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensorsNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference2 official sourcesBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
UwbMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ax Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
U.S. SIMMarginal difference2 official sourcesDual SIMDual eSIM onlySIM format determines carrier setup and travel flexibility.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Magsafe wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Qi2 wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
CellularMarginal difference2 official sourcesLTE5G sub-6 GHz and mmWaveNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
ConnectorMarginal difference2 official sourcesLightningUSB-CNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Usb speedMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownUSB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 ProiPhone 16Why it matters
Fresh ordinary priceMarginal difference1 official sourceUnavailable$829 · 128GBOrdinary unlocked prices avoid presenting carrier-dependent discounts as universal.

What’s the same

Front camera12 MP
Type12MP camera
NfcYes
HdrYes
TechnologySuper Retina XDR display
OsiOS

Which should you buy?

iPhone 16 leads in Battery, Camera and Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    Category-by-category

    BATTERY · iPhone 16

    Leads in battery.

    REAR CAMERAS · iPhone 16

    Leads in camera.

    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 16

    Leads in design.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

    Comparable across display.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

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    OTHER · Comparable

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    CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

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    REGIONAL VARIANTS · Comparable

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    CHARGING · Comparable

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    CELLULAR · Comparable

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    PORTS · Comparable

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    PRICE · Comparable

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    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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