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 Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple IPhone 16 starts at PKR 273,258 and Apple iPhone 17 starts at PKR 283,825.
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.