Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17

Two mobiles compared spec by spec. They differ on 6 of 10 specs.

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Key differences

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for the smoother, higher refresh-rate display, more storage and faster charging.
Measurable differences between Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
SpecificationApple iPhone 16Apple iPhone 17
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Storage128 GB256 GB
Fastest charging20 W35 W
Selfie camera12 MP18 MP
Battery3,561 mAh3,692 mAh
Screen size6.1"6.3"

Highlighted values are better on paper. Screen size is left unmarked: bigger is not better for everyone.

Full specifications

Full specifications of Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
SpecificationApple iPhone 16Apple iPhone 17
Display6.1" Super Retina XDR, 60Hz6.3" Super Retina XDR, 120Hz
ProcessorApple A18Apple A19
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
Rear Camera48MP + 12MP48MP + 12MP
Front Camera12MP18MP
Battery3,561 mAh3,692 mAh
Charging20W wired35W wired
OSiOS 26iOS 26
Network5G5G

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