Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17 Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Plus has better resolution of 3200 x 1284 than Apple iPhone 16 Plus which has resolution of 2800 x 1284. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4006 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89900 | Rs. 99999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 9, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 16 Plus is Rs. 89900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Plus is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 17 Plus has display density of 507 PPI & Apple iPhone 16 Plus has only 458 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 Plus's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v18 and the second one on v19 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 9, 2024 (Expected) | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2800 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1284 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 458 PPI | ~ 507 PPI |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 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 | 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) | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.5 (Main) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.5 (Main) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 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 f/1.9 (TrueDepth) with Retina Flash | 12 MP f/1.9 (TrueDepth) with 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 Bionic A18 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 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+) | 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 | 4006 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | 100 hours |