Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16

Apple iphone 17 Mist Blue Front and Back

88

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17

₹82,900

Lowest price since launch

Apple iPhone 16 Front and Back Ultramarine

74

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 16

₹66,990

Was ₹51,999 10 day(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A19Apple A18
Display6.3", OLED, 120Hz6.1", OLED, 60Hz
Camera48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)48MP+12MP/12MP (Front)
Battery3692mAh, 40W3561mAh, 30W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build QualityBattery, Software and Main Camera

General

ColorsBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, LavenderUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
LaunchSeptember 09, 2025September 09, 2024
AvailabilitySeptember 19, 2025September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹82,900₹79,990

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.3 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1206 pixels1179 pixels
Resolution Height2622 pixels2556 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits2000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Weight177 grams170 grams
FrontCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield
BackColour-infused GlassColour-infused Glass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield Glass
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA19A18
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16

Camera Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesCinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-LapseDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationSensor Shift OISSensor Shift OIS
Video3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound RecordingCinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16

Front Camera Resolution18 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapseAuto Focus
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity3692 mAh3561 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed40 W30 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth65.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
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Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support