Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Apple iPhone 17 is the more rounded choice for anyone after a smoother display and higher-resolution cameras; the iPhone 16 Plus suits those who prefer a larger screen and more battery capacity. Their overall scores are close.
The iPhone 17 pairs a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz and up to 3,000 nits; the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch OLED, 60 Hz, and up to 2,000 nits. The A19 also leads the A18 in performance tests, scoring 2,239,708 against 1,944,310 in AnTuTu. Its ultrawide camera is 48 MP against 12 MP, and its front camera is 18 MP against 12 MP.
The iPhone 16 Plus has the larger battery, at 4,674 mAh against 3,692 mAh. The iPhone 17 charges faster at 40 W against 25 W and lasts 53 hours per cycle against 48 hours on the EU energy label. The Plus fits buyers who value a larger screen and battery capacity; the iPhone 17 is the pick for a smoother, brighter display and higher-resolution cameras.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The iPhone 16 Plus is the better buy for anyone who wants a 6.7-inch screen and a 4,674 mAh battery.
Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a 120 Hz display and higher-resolution ultrawide and front cameras.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,674 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- against 6.3″
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 1,944,310
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Apple A19 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz | 4.26 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,944,310 | 2,239,708 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,942 | 3,608 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,578 | 8,810 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,324 | 4,803 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Blue, Green, Ultramarine | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.95 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,674 mAh Best value | 3,692 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | 53 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 18 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,106 € | 959 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
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