iPhone 16 Pro alternatives
Explore alternatives to the iPhone 16 Pro with side-by-side specifications, source links and editorial tradeoffs.
Step-up options (higher score)
Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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OnePlus
OnePlus 13
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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Google
Google Pixel 10 Pro
91/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone Air
92/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25
91/100 editorial
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Lower reference-price alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the iPhone 16 Pro? +
Higher-scoring smartphones include iPhone 16 Pro Max. Each scores above the iPhone 16 Pro's 94/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16 Pro? +
Options in the same category with lower US launch/reference prices include OnePlus 13, Samsung Galaxy S25. The iPhone 16 Pro has a $999 reference price; compare the exact configurations and check current retailer prices.
What's the closest competitor to the iPhone 16 Pro? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Samsung Galaxy S25+, iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 13. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.