Apple iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
Got your eye on an iPhone 17 or iPhone 16, but don’t know which to choose? See the specs side-by-side and find out how they compare
How do they compare at a glance?
Both iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 are built for Apple Intelligence and feature Camera Control. iPhone 17 steps up with a larger 6.3-in ProMotion display – compared with the 6.1-in display on iPhone 16. It also offers a bigger battery with up to 30 hours of video playback, faster wireless charging, and an Action button. iPhone 16 remains a compact, capable choice with its 48MP Fusion camera and lightweight design.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 16
Features
Rear Camera
iPhone 17 features an advanced 48MP Dual Fusion Capture stunning, super-high-resolution shots by default with the advanced 48MP Dual Fusion camera system, 2 x optical-quality zoom, and 48MP ultra-wide camera.
iPhone 16 has a 48MP Fusion camera for stunning high-resolution photos and 2x optical-quality telephoto. And the improved ultra-wide camera with autofocus lets you take incredibly detailed macro photos and video.
- 48 MP Fusion main, f/1.6, 26mm
- 48MP Fusion ultra-wide, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ field of view
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
- 48 MP Fusion, f/1.6, 26mm
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
Front Camera
- 18 MP Centre Stage, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide)
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
- 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
Display
iPhone 17 has a bright 6.3-in Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology for smooth scrolling, plus an anti-reflective coating and a Ceramic Shield 2 front that’s 2x more scratch resistant.
Designed to last – iPhone 16 has a sturdy, aerospace-grade aluminium design with a 6.10in Super Retina XDR display.
- 6.3 inch
- 2622 x 1206 pixels
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
- 2556 x 1179 pixels
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
Memory and Storage
iPhone 17 comes in 256GB or 512GB storage, giving you room for apps, photos, and videos.
iPhone 16 is available with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB internal storage.
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
Performance and Security
Powered by the A19 chip with a 16-core Neural Engine, iPhone 17 is built for Apple Intelligence. It also features an Action button and Camera Control.
iPhone 16’s A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence, powers advanced photo and video features, and console-level gaming, with exceptional power efficiency.
- Launch OS: iOS 26
- A19 chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 5‑core GPU
- 16‑core Neural Engine
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
- Launch OS: iOS 18
- A18 chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 5‑core GPU
- 16‑core Neural Engine
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
Battery
Get all-day battery life with up to 30 hours of video playback. And if you do need to charge, you can get 50% in 20 minutes..
With iPhone 16, you get up to 22 hours of video playback. Charge using USB-C or snap on a MagSafe charger.
- Video playback - Up to 30 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 27 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 20 minutes with 40W adaptor or higher
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
- Video playback - Up to 22 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 18 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adaptor or higher
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
Colours
- Black
- Lavender
- Mist Blue
- Sage
- White
- Black
- White
- Pink
- Teal
- Ultramarine
Size and Weight
- Height x Width x Depth: 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
- Weight: 177g
- Height x Width x Depth: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 170g