iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro, 19 grams0.67 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) delivers longer battery life and a much faster chip, but it costs nearly three times as much as a renewed 12 Pro (paid link). Both support the latest iOS, though the newer phone will likely get more updates. Keep the 12 Pro if you value immediate savings; buy the 16 if you want to stay current. You might also want to check out the iPhone 17 (paid link) for the absolute latest features.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
12 Pro, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 189 grams6.67 ounces | 170 grams, 19 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.67 ounces less |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 4.8 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.29 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) taller, 0.1 mm wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 19 g (0.67 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 oz). The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 16 is 0.9 mm taller than the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones share the same 6.1 inch screen size.
Is the iPhone 16 lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone 16 is 19 g lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable to most users.
Do the iPhone 16 and iPhone 12 Pro have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 16 is slightly taller and thicker overall.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 12 Pro are rated the same for one-handed ease. Neither is clearly better for smaller hands.
Will the iPhone 16 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 fits a typical men's jeans pocket like the iPhone 12 Pro. Both are rated equally for pocketability.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 16 worth it for size?
Upgrading is worth it depending on what you value. The sizes are nearly identical, but the iPhone 16 is lighter and newer.