PhoneLifespan

iPhone 16 Pro vs 400 Pro

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 16 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · 400 Pro 70 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro $494
Safe to buy$7.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031
Honor 400 Pro $700
Safe to buy$11.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20292031

Category by category

Display
iPhone 16 Pro 80400 Pro 70

The iPhone 16 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 1–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
iPhone 16 Pro 95400 Pro 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone 16 Pro 74400 Pro 84

The 400 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 16 Pro 52400 Pro 86

5,300mAh vs 3,582mAh — the 400 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 16 Pro 75400 Pro 71

The iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 — 4 months longer than the 400 Pro.

Value
iPhone 16 Pro 73400 Pro 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 16 Pro400 Pro
Price (street)$494$700
Display6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch AMOLED, 2800x1280, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A18 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery3,582 mAh5,300 mAh
ChargingWired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x200MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm160.8 × 76.1 × 8.1 mm
Weight199 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2031May 2031

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.