Apple iPhone 16: In-Depth Specifications
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Apple iPhone 16
An Interactive Technical Overview
At a Glance
Here are the standout features of the iPhone 16. This summary provides a quick look at the core components that define the device’s experience.
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6.1″
Super Retina XDR
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48MP
Main Camera
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A18 Chip
5-core GPU
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3561mAh
Li-Ion Battery
Dive Deeper into Specifications
Here you’ll find a complete breakdown of the iPhone 16’s features, organized for easy scrolling and comprehensive understanding. Use the navigation above to jump to specific categories.
Performance
- OS
- iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
- Chipset
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- CPU
- Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz)
- GPU
- Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
- Internal Memory
- 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM (NVMe)
Body & Display
- Dimensions
- 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
- Weight
- 170 g
- Build
- Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
- Display Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
- Display Size
- 6.1 inches (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution
- 1179 x 2556 pixels (~460 ppi)
- Protection
- Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), IP68 dust/water resistant
Cameras
Main Camera (Dual)
- Primary
- 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
- Ultrawide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120°, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
- Features
- Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- Video
- 4K & 1080p support, Dolby Vision HDR
Selfie Camera (Single)
- Camera
- 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, SL 3D sensor
- Features
- HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio
- Video
- 4K & 1080p support, gyro-EIS
Connectivity & More
- WLAN
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.3, A2DP, LE
- Positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
- Sensors
- Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion 3561 mAh
- Charging
- Wired PD2.0 (50% in 30 min), 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2, 4.5W reverse wired
Complete Specifications Table
For a comprehensive overview, here is the full specification table with all available details.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm² (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Platform | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Memory | |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM (NVMe) |
| Main Camera | |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Comms | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Features | |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Battery | |
| Type | Li-Ion 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head), 1.41 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $679.99 / €731.39 / £650.17 |
| Tests | |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1721149 (v10) GeekBench: 7929 (v6) 3DMark: 4296 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1708 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 15:42h |
Performance Benchmarks
Visualizations provide a clearer picture of the device’s capabilities. The charts below compare key performance metrics and show the device’s battery endurance score. Interact with them to see the details.
Test Scores
Battery Life
