Compare Apple IPhone 16 Vs Apple iPhone 17

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.

Apple IPhone 16 Vs Apple iPhone 17

SpecificationsApple IPhone 16Apple iPhone 17
OS iOS 17iOS 19
Screen Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
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Summary
Specs Score8176
OS iOS 17iOS 19
Screen Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
GENERAL
Colours Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colorsBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Device type Smartphone
Operating System iOS 17iOS 19
Sim Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for ChinaNano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual sta

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DESIGN
Body Material Front/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series)Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Weight 228 g182 g (6.03 oz)
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 ratio19.5:9
Pixel Density 457 ppi density471 ppi density
Screen resolution 1284 x 2778 pixels1179 x 2556 pixels
Screen size 6.7 inches6.2 inches
Touchscreen Yes, with MultitouchYes
CAMERA
Front Camera 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR12 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 mAh3979 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
USB Lightning, USB 2.0USB 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)
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Next-Level Performance
Cons
  • Major updates are minimal.

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Camera Comparison: Apple IPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17

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.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Apple IPhone 16 or Apple iPhone 17?

Apple IPhone 16 is bigger with 6.7 inches screen than Apple iPhone 17 that has 6.2 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple IPhone 16 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple IPhone 16 are: Samsung Galaxy S25, Apple iPhone 14 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Fold.