Apple iPhone 16 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 Ultra. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 17 which has resolution of 2600 x 1200. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Ultra | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4190 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 139990 | Rs. 89990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Ultra is Rs. 139990. 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 screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 16 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has display density of 460 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 Ultra's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Ultra's 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 17's 24 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 Ultra | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 Ultra | iPhone 17 |
| 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 07, 2025 (Expected) | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | 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 | 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 | 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 8 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, 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 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | 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 | 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 | 4400 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | 100 hours |