iPhone 16 Pro

Runs 38 of 149 models (26%)

Entry, small 1-4B models only.

Biggest it can run: Gemma 4 E2B

Grade: D
Runnable: 38
Total: 149
Coverage: 26%

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What iPhone 16 Pro can run

At 8 GB of unified memory, iPhone 16 Pro runs 38 of 149 tracked local models, 26% coverage that earns a D. The largest it handles is Gemma 4 E2B at 5.1B parameters; anything bigger needs more memory or a lower quantization.

On-device models run through apps like PocketPal. Stay under about 4B parameters for usable speed and keep the context short to limit memory.

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FAQ

What local AI rig score does iPhone 16 Pro get?

iPhone 16 Pro scores D: it runs 38 of 149 tracked local LLMs (26%). The biggest it can run is Gemma 4 E2B.

How big a model can iPhone 16 Pro run?

iPhone 16 Pro runs models up to Gemma 4 E2B (5.1B parameters) at Q4_K_M. Its memory is shared with the system, so leave a few GB for the OS.

Is iPhone 16 Pro good for running local LLMs?

On-device models run through apps like PocketPal. Stay under about 4B parameters for usable speed and keep the context short to limit memory.

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Score from coverage of 149 tracked models, estimated with our memory methodology.