Main camera1 difference
Modules
48MP Main: 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels -
48MP Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (
Sensors & Security2 differences
Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition; Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Other sensors
Face ID · LiDAR Scanner · Barometer
Face ID · Barometer · High dynamic range gyro
Body2 differences
Dimensions
height: 6.33 inches (160.7 mm) · width: 3.05 inches (77.6 mm) · depth: 0.31 inch (7.85 mm)
height: 6.33 inches (160.9 mm) · width: 3.06 inches (77.8 mm) · depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Camera8 differences
12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor)
48 mm, /1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
52 mm, /1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels 12MP Ultra Wide
13 mm, /2.2 aperture and 120 field of view, six‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
13 mm, /2.4 aperture and 120 field of view 48MP Main
24 mm, /1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, seven‑element lens, 100% Focus Pixels
Image formats captured
HEIF, JPEG, and DNG
HEIF and JPEG
TrueDepth Camera
12MP camera; /1.9 aperture; Autofocus with Focus Pixels; Six‑element lens; Retina Flash; Photonic Engine
12MP camera; /1.9 aperture; Autofocus with Focus Pixels; Retina Flash; Photonic Engine; Deep Fusion
Video formats recorded
HEVC · H.264
HEVC and H.264
Video mirroring and video out support
Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)
Battery & charging5 differences
Audio playback
Up to 95 hours
Fast-charge capable
Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable
Video playback
Up to 26 hours
Video playback (streamed)
Up to 20 hours
Battery claims
Up to 29 hours
Up to 26 hours · Up to 20 hours · Up to 100 hours General4 differences
Built-in Apps
App Store · Books · Calculator
Apple Store · App Store · Books
Finish
Space Black · Silver · Gold
Black; Blue; Green; Yellow; Pink; Black
Location
Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou)
GPS · GLONASS · Galileo
Rating for Hearing Aids
M3, T4; M3, T4
Hearing Aid Compatible