Head to head · 2 phones

iPhone 16 vs 16x

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 16
iPhone 168.5Very good· Top score
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16x
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The short verdict

iPhone 16 is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the 16x yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPhone 16
8.5
16x
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Choose the iPhone 16 if
  • iPhone buyers who find it at a real discount and want two rear cameras on a budget
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Choose the 16x if
  • Larger screen (6.81 vs 6.1 in)
  • Bigger battery (7,000 vs 3,561 mAh)
  • Faster wired charging (45 vs 25 W)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 162 wins
−0.7"Easier one-handed use6.1" vs 6.8"
+33%More RAM for multitasking8 vs 6 GB
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Why pick the16x3 wins
+12%Larger screen6.81 vs 6.1 in
+97%Bigger battery7,000 vs 3,561 mAh
1.8×Faster wired charging45 vs 25 W
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Display2 differences
Screen size
6.1"
6.81"
Resolution
1179 x 2556
720x1570
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
6.81″ display · Dimensity 6300 chipset · 7,000 mAh battery
Memory1 difference
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
Main camera1 difference
Primary camera
48 MP
50 MP
Battery & Charging2 differences
Capacity
3,561 mAh
7,000 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
45W
Body1 difference
Weight
170 g
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Launch & Software1 difference
Released
2024-09-20
2026-08-15
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