Should you buy Apple IPhone 16 or Apple iPhone 17? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple IPhone 16 starts at ₹ 79,900 and Apple iPhone 17 starts at ₹ 82,990.
Apple IPhone 16 has screen size of 6.7 inches and Apple iPhone 17 has screen size of 6.2 inches
.Apple iPhone 17 comes up with internal storage of 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
and RAM of 8GB
. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR whereas latter has primary camera of 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide) and front camera of 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple IPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 19 |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 81 | 76 | |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 19 | |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Device type | Smartphone | ||
| Operating System | iOS 17 | iOS 19 | |
| Sim | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China | Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual sta | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Front/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | |
| Weight | 228 g | 182 g (6.03 oz) | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| Pixel Density | 457 ppi density | 471 ppi density | |
| Screen resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | |
| Touchscreen | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes | |
CAMERA | |||
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide) | |
BATTERY | |||
| Stand By | No | ||
| Talk Time | No | ||
| Type | 4400 mAh | 3979 mAh | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.0, DisplayPort | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | ||
| Quick Charging | Fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls> | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | |
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Apple IPhone 16 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) whereas Apple iPhone 17 comes up with 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide). Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include undefined.