Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
70
Beebom Score
63
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 45W | 3692mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 45W | 3692mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹82,900 | ||
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Weight | 170 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 170 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
