Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 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
Apple iPhone 17 is the more complete choice for display, performance, and battery priorities: LTPO OLED, 3,000 nits, 120Hz, and 53 hours per cycle. iPhone 16 wins only on lighter weight and LPDDR5X memory.
The iPhone 17 display is 6.3″ versus 6.1″ and reaches 3,000 nits versus 2,000 nits; its usable surface is also 90.1% versus 86.8%. The iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus 177 g. For performance, A19 scores 2,239,708 in AnTuTu versus 1,943,548 for A18.
The iPhone 17 also charges at 40W versus 25W, offers 3,692 mAh versus 3,561 mAh, and adds reverse charging. Its ultrawide camera is 48MP versus 12MP and its front camera is 18MP versus 12MP; Bluetooth 6.0 is newer than Bluetooth 5.3. iPhone 16 remains the alternative for buyers who value lower weight and LPDDR5X RAM.
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for LTPO OLED at 3,000 nits, higher performance, and 40W charging.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 16 is the better buy for lighter-phone priorities: it weighs 170 g versus 177 g and uses LPDDR5X RAM.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 177 g
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,692 mAh
- against 3,561 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 1,943,548
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 | 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 | 1,943,548 | 2,239,708 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,981 | 3,608 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,590 | 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 | 4,295 | 4,803 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Cyan, Blue, Green | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.95 mm |
| Body Width | 71.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 147.6 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 177 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 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 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 3,561 mAh | 3,692 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | 53 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 | 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 | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,179 px | 1,206 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,556 px | 2,622 px Best value |
| 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, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display | 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 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 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 | 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 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM | 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 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | 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, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, USB 2.0, 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 | 1.08 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.41 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 | 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 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | 959 € |
| Model numbers | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
