Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16
Our take
Few yearly iPhone updates change this much. The 17 gets a 120 Hz screen, a 48 MP ultrawide, faster charging and twice the base storage.
Choose the Apple iPhone 17
In almost every case. You notice the smoother screen every time you scroll, and 256 GB means you won't be deleting videos after a year.
Choose the Apple iPhone 16
Only at a clearly lower price, for someone who mostly calls, messages and takes the odd photo. It's a little smaller at 6.1 inches and 170 g, and the A18 is still quick. But 128 GB fills up fast.
| Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | No shop here yet | No shop here yet |
| Screen | 6.3" · LTPO OLED · 120 Hz | 6.1" · OLED · 60 Hz |
| Chip | Apple A19 | Apple A18 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | 40 W | – |
| Cameras | 48 MP main · 48 MP ultrawide · 18 MP Center Stage selfie | 48 MP main · 12 MP ultrawide |
| Weight | 177 g | 170 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Updates | 5 years | – |