A16 Bionic phones: 4 models compared

Decision table

A16 Bionic Chipset: which one for what?

The 4 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone 14 Pro76%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 14 Pro77%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max62%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone 15 Plus65%

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Apple iPhone 15Apple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 68% 50% 62%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#4#4#2#1
Apple iPhone 15 PlusApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
68% 68% 58% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 26 hours of video playback
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
#2#2#1#3
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple
6.7" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 77% 62% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 29 hours of video playback
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#1#1#3#4
Apple iPhone 14 ProApple
6.1" · A16 Bionic · 48 MP
76% 77% 54% 54%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.