Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 18 Pro leads overall versus iPhone 16 Pro. Battery: 63.1 vs 83.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize build.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.3" | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1206 x 2622 | 1206 x 2622 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 458 ppi | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.05GHz | 4.93GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.05GHz + 4x2.42GHz | 2x4.93GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | 1871052 | Not available |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | 1871052 | Not available |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3500 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | 8283 | Not available |
Storage Phone B leads | 1024GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.28 | 1/1.28 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.5Better |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 5xBetter | 4x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 25x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 18 Pro generally outperforms iPhone 16 Pro across key categories. Peak Brightness: 3000 nits vs 2000 nits This makes iPhone 18 Pro the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize build. iPhone 16 Pro offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 18 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Value indices are calculated using score per 1,000 USD to show which phone delivers more for the money.
| Metric | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Budget (price) | $532 | Not available |
| Price value for budget | 157.89 | Not available |
| Camera for budget | 154.32 | Not available |
| Performance for budget | 183.08 | Not available |
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Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and pricing in Pakistan so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Storage (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro typically ranges from $532 to $1,075, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro ranges from N/A.
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