Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16: Specs, Price, Performance
Product Comparison
Compare key features and specifications side by side
Brand/Manufacture
Apple
Apple
Model
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 16
Code Name
A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521
A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288
Announcement Date
09 September, 2025
09 September, 2024
Official Release
—
20 September, 2024
Official Availability
19 September, 2025
Available.
Release Country
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, China, European Union, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, India, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom (UK), United States (US)
Screen Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio),
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~460 ppi density
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~460 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
3000 nits (peak)
2000 nits (HBM)
Panel Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Extra Feature
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5, Anti-reflective coating
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4
Dimensions (Size)
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Physical Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)
170 g (6.00 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Color Variant
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
RAM & ROM Variant
256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Processor Variant
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Operating System (OS)
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features/Modes
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Telephoto Lens
No
No
Ultrawide Lens
120˚ (ultrawide)
120˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
N/A
No
Video Capabilities
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Features/Modes
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Battery Capacity
3692 mAh
3561 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging Methods
Wired, PD2.0, 4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, , 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired
Charging Speed
50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
50% in 30 min (advertised)
Reverse Charging Support
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM-Support
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM and eSIM - International, Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Version
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
NFC Supported
Yes
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
No
No
FM Radio Supported
No
No
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dedicated Features
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip). Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Durability (Water & Dust)
Rating: IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes, dust-tight protection)
IP68 protection: Dust-tight build with water resistance up to 6m for 30 minutes
