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Consumer Guide: Do You Choose Apple iPhone 17 or Apple iPhone 16?
Apple iPhone 17
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Specifications
Apple iPhone 17
VS
Apple iPhone 16
Build Quality
| Device Height | 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) | 147.6 mm (5.81 inches) |
| Device Width | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) | 71.6 mm (2.82 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 170 g (6 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Blue, Green, Purple | White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | No | No |
| Display Coverage | 91.1% | 86.4% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Apple A19 | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4260 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 6 (2 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Neural Engine | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Apple A19 GPU | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1620 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 640 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~2073.6 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:21 hr | 13:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 19:24 hr | 18:09 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 109 hr | 130 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 116 |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 48 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX914 | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Optical | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Type | eSIM | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $799 | $799 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 91 | 74 |
| Camera Rating | 91* | 89 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 85 |
| Battery Rating | 77 | 88 |
| Connectivity Rating | 93 | 88 |
| Overall Review Score | 90* | 86 |
Phone Price Comparison
Apple iPhone 17
$799.00 USD
EUR
686.66
INR
72,676.16
NGN
1,134,653.67
JPY
126,283.07
MYR
3,239.95
CNY
5,574.38
ZAR
13,098.65
RUB
62,113.46
GBP
595.57
CHF
637.52
Apple iPhone 16
$799.00 USD
EUR
686.66
INR
72,676.16
NGN
1,134,653.67
JPY
126,283.07
MYR
3,239.95
CNY
5,574.38
ZAR
13,098.65
RUB
62,113.46
GBP
595.57
CHF
637.52
