This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Pro smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, 3,561mAh battery, dual-camera setup and Apple A18 chipset.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro features a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, 4x optical zoom, 3,998mAh battery, triple-camera setup and Apple A19 Pro chipset. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 Pro |
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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, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dynamic Island |
| Size | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 204 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum unibody frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Our pick: |
Tie The two smartphones are closely matched based on the compared specifications. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) | Apple 6-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update | iOS26 |
| Our pick: |
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iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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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 |
Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.78 aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 48MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8 aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 4x Optical zoom) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording, ProRes, HDR (10-bit & Dolby Vision), EIS/OIS video stabilization LiDAR scanner (TOF 3D) |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
18 Megapixels (Square-shaped sensor, f/1.9 aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Our pick: |
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iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro has the advantage for zoom photography with a periscope telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom and a LiDAR scanner. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 16 offers a wider-aperture main camera. |
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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 + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
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iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) | Yes, USB 3 with DisplayPort |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers | Dolby ATMOS, 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 Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultrawide Band (UWB) |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3998 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 (50% in 20 minutes with 40W charger or higher) MagSafe wireless charging (50% in 30 minutes with 30W adapter or higher) |
| Our pick: |
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iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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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 |
₱79,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱94,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱109,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2024 | September 10, 2025 |
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