Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 17
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 has better resolution of 2600 x 1200 than Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) which has resolution of 2556 x 1179. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4190 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89900 | Rs. 89990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) is Rs. 89900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 89990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has display density of 461 PPI & Apple iPhone 17 has only 441 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 17's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 18 and the second one on v19 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2024 | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 461 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple 4 Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 100 hours |