Head to head · 2 phones

iPhone 16 vs nova 16 Pro

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 16
iPhone 168.5Very good· Top score
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nova 16 Pro
nova 16 Pro—Score pending
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The short verdict

iPhone 16 is scored, the other is pending

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iPhone 16
8.5
nova 16 Pro
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Choose the iPhone 16 if
  • iPhone buyers who find it at a real discount and want two rear cameras on a budget
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Choose the nova 16 Pro if
  • Larger screen (6.84 vs 6.1 in)
  • Faster wired charging (100 vs 25 W)
  • More RAM for multitasking (12 vs 8 GB)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 163 wins
+Infinity%Brighter screen outdoors1,000 vs 0 nits peak
−0.7"Easier one-handed use6.1" vs 6.8"
+Infinity%Bigger battery3,561 vs 0 mAh
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Why pick thenova 16 Pro3 wins
+12%Larger screen6.84 vs 6.1 in
4.0×Faster wired charging100 vs 25 W
+50%More RAM for multitasking12 vs 8 GB
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Display3 differences
Screen size
6.1"
6.84"
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · HDR · True Tone
OLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556
1320x2856
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Kirin 9010S
Memory1 difference
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Main camera1 difference
Primary camera
48 MP
200 MP
Battery & Charging1 difference
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
100W
Body1 difference
Weight
170 g
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Launch & Software1 difference
Released
2024-09-20
2026-06-01
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