This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, 3,561mAh battery and Apple A18 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17 features a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, 3,692mAh battery and Dual Core Performance Cores chipset. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 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) | 6.3-inch ~ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1206 x 2622 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate (ProMotion), 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10 and Dynamic Island |
| Size | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 177 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17 The Apple iPhone 17 has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Dual Core Performance Cores |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update | iOS26 with Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording, OIS/EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
18 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, video stabilization |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 has the better-equipped front camera with a front camera with OIS and better camera stabilization. However, Apple iPhone 16 counters with Dolby Vision video recording. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 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/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) | Yes with DisplayPort |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3692 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
Fast Charging (PD2.0: 50% in 20 minutes) 25W Wireless Charging (Magsafe, Qi2: 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱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 |
₱69,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱85,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2024 | September 10, 2025 |
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