This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone X and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone X features a more compact 5.8-inch display, 2,716mAh battery, IP67 dust & water resistance and Apple A11 Bionic chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a larger 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 3,561mAh battery, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A18 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.8-inch FHD OLED Display (1125 x 2436 Pixels 463 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, Slim Bezels and 3D Touch | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 170 g |
| Build | IP67 Water Resistant Stainless Steel Frame with Glass Front & Back | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | |
| Colors | Silver and Space Gray | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is slightly lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Monsoon @ 2.74GHz & 4x Mistral @ 1.6GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | 3-Core GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS11 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 12.0 + 12.0 Megapixels (Dual Camera) Autofocus Dual-tone LED Flash OIS, Optical Zoom, f/1.8 Aperture |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
7.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus and Screen Flash - f/2.2 Aperture |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 48MP main camera and autofocus on the front camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE (700MHz), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Depth Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio, DisplayPort support, and face recognition. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2716 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging and Wireless Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱64,490.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 12, 2017 | September 10, 2024 |
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