iPhone 16 Pro vs 13 Pro+

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Winner

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 at $7.81 per month of safe use, while the 13 Pro+ runs out in Aug 2028 ($12.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · 13 Pro+ 64 — 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

Realme 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16 Pro 8013 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 9513 Pro+ 56

The iPhone 16 Pro's Apple A18 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro 7413 Pro+ 79

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 16 Pro 5213 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 3,582mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16 Pro 7513 Pro+ 31

The iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 — 37 months longer than the 13 Pro+.

Value

iPhone 16 Pro 7313 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 Pro at $7.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16 Pro	13 Pro+
Price (street)	$494	$320
Display	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A18 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,582 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	80W wired
Rear cameras	48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight	199 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP65
Supported until	Sep 2031	Aug 2028

iPhone 16 Pro full verdict →13 Pro+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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