Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro, announced September 9, 2024, brings professional-grade cameras, a high-refresh ProMotion display, and powerful LiDAR features in a sleek stainless steel body.

Prices start at ₦1,145,000 – ₦1,517,000 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512GB models, with 8 GB RAM.

Battery

The iPhone 16 Pro offers around 23 hours of video playback and typically lasts over two days on light usage. It continues to support 25 W wired charging, MagSafe, and Qi2 wireless charging via its USB-C port.

Display

It features a 6.1″ ProMotion OLED display with adaptive refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz, a resolution of approximately 2556 × 1179, peak HDR brightness of 2,000 nits, and Ceramic Shield protection.

Performance

Powered by the A18 Pro chip (6-core CPU up to 4.04 GHz, 5-core GPU with hardware ray tracing, and 16-core Neural Engine), paired with 8 GB of RAM. Apple claims up to 35% faster CPU and 50% faster GPU performance compared to the iPhone 15 Pro. It also introduces hardware support for Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.

Storage

Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. There is no expandable storage, but the high capacity caters well to professional workflows.

Connectivity

The iPhone 16 Pro supports 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB, NFC, Thread, USB-C, satellite SOS, and GNSS. It features IP68 water and dust resistance.

Cameras

The triple-camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with periscope telephoto providing up to 6× optical zoom and OIS, a 12 MP ultra-wide, and a 12 MP LiDAR-enhanced portrait sensor. It supports ProRAW, cinematic video capture, macro, spatial video, and up to 8K video recording. The front TrueDepth camera remains 12 MP.

Design & Controls

The iPhone 16 Pro sports a stainless steel frame and ceramic glass back. It introduces the customizable Action Button replacing the mute toggle, and the Camera Control Button for shutter activation and zoom control. The overall weight is around 204 g.

Sound

Stereo speakers with spatial audio and lossless audio via USB-C/ Bluetooth. No headphone jack is present.

Final Note

The iPhone 16 Pro delivers a compelling package for professionals and enthusiasts who want top-tier performance, best-in-class cameras, a ProMotion display, and advanced AI features, all while maintaining a premium build. If you need the absolute best photo/video tools and display tech in a compact frame, the 16 Pro is an excellent choice.

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