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iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone 16 Pro is for people who want the most polished all-around flagship experience and plan to keep it for years. Its A18 Pro chip stays fast under load, the triple-camera system with a 5x tetraprism telephoto is among the most reliable for video and zoom, and Apple's long update commitment makes it a safe long-term buy. It is overkill for casual users, but power users, mobile photographers, and anyone invested in the Apple ecosystem get the most consistent, frustration-free package here.

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Buy-timing Score
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Hold off
Now$600
All-time low$600
90-day avg$635
Buy-timing Scores are preliminary while we build price history. Where live retailer offers exist, the prices shown are real; otherwise they're indicative estimates.
Our verdict

We'd hold off — it's 33.3% above its 12-month low, 19.7% above its 90-day average, and it ticked up 33.3% this month.

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PriceAverageAll-time low
6/167/17/167/318/158/309/10
Why this score
Versus all-time low
+33.3%
Versus 90-day average
+19.7%
30-day trend
+33.3%
Where to buy
eBay
$600
Lowest offer
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Newegg
$670
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Key specs
Display6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits peak
ChipsetApple A18 Pro
RAM8 GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Rear camera48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto
Battery3582 mAh
Charging27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Front camera12MP TrueDepth
OSiOS 18
Water resistanceIP68
Strengths
  • Class-leading sustained performance and video recording
  • Long software support window of many years
  • Bright, color-accurate LTPO display
Trade-offs
  • Slow charging compared with rivals
  • Base 128GB storage fills quickly
  • Premium price holds value but stays high
Alternatives to consider
1Hold off
Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
$595$1,299▴ 22.2%
+36.5% vs avg
75Good time
Google
Pixel 9 Pro
$460$999▴ 0%
At all-time low
How the Buy-timing Score is calculated

We combine today's price position within this product's own 12-month range, its distance from the all-time low, and the recent trend. The score reflects price timing and is the same in every market; only the displayed prices and retailers change. We never accept payment to change a score. Read the full methodology →