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Apple iPhone 16Pink · Aluminum design
Apple · Released January 1, 2024

iPhone 16

The 2024 iPhone is $799 with carrier activation, only $100 under an iPhone 17 with 120Hz and twice the storage

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8.5/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Finish · Pink · Aluminum design
Buying call

Skip the iPhone 16 at Apple's $829 unlocked ($799 with carrier activation, 128GB, Oct 8, 2026): the iPhone 17 costs $100 more and adds a 120Hz ProMotion screen, Always-On, a 48MP ultrawide and 256GB. Buy the 16 only well below Apple's price, since it still has the A18, Apple Intelligence, Camera Control and 17 h 47 min in PCMag's video test. If you just want the cheapest new iPhone, the $699 iPhone 17e has 256GB but a single rear camera.

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Key specs
Modules
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · HDR · True Tone
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical) · 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) · 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.1" (155 mm)
Resolution
1179x2556
Brightness
1000 nits
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Performance
Processor
6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU · A18 chip · 16-core Neural Engine
GPU
5-core GPU
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256GB · 512GB · 128GB
OS
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Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
Wired charge
25 W
Body
Weight
6 oz (170 g)
Dimensions
0.31 inch (7.80 mm) · Height: 5.81 inches (147.6 mm) · 2.82 inches (71.6 mm) · 6.00 ounces (170 grams) · Weight: 6.00 ou
Colors
Pink · Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine) · Black · Aluminum design Ceramic Shield front Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultr
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.1" (155 mm)Super Retina XDR · HDR10, Dolby Vision
Chipset6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU · A18 chip · 16-core Neural Engine8 GB RAM · 5-core GPU
Main camera48 + 12 MP48 MP · f/1.6 · 26mm · wide · OIS · PDAF
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/1.9 · 23mm · depth
RAM / storage8 GB · 256GB · 512GB · 128GBSee what’s new in iOS · iOS iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile o
Battery3,561 mAh25W wired
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Available in 256GB · 512GB · 128GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the iPhone 16 at Apple's $829 unlocked ($799 with carrier activation, 128GB, Oct 8, 2026): the iPhone 17 costs $100 more and adds a 120Hz ProMotion screen, Always-On, a 48MP ultrawide and 256GB. Buy the 16 only well below Apple's price, since it still has the A18, Apple Intelligence, Camera Control and 17 h 47 min in PCMag's video test. If you just want the cheapest new iPhone, the $699 iPhone 17e has 256GB but a single rear camera.

Best for

iPhone buyers who find it at a real discount and want two rear cameras on a budget

Not for

Anyone paying Apple's $829; the iPhone 17 adds 120Hz and double the storage for $100 more

Main strengthA18 chip with Apple Intelligence was a two-generation jump over the iPhone 15
Main weaknessScreen is still 60Hz
Reasons to buy
A18 chip with Apple Intelligence was a two-generation jump over the iPhone 15
Camera Control and Action button add quick shortcuts
Lasted 17 h 47 min in one video test
48MP main camera takes sharp photos
Reasons to avoid
Screen is still 60Hz
No telephoto lens
Camera Control sits in an awkward spot
Only 128GB, half the iPhone 17's storage, for only a little less money
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Trusted Reviews4/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 ReviewLewis Painter · Oct 2024

Not a big jump from the 15, but a strong upgrade for owners of older iPhones.

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PCMag4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 ReviewEric Zeman · Sep 2024

Calls it the best value in Apple's lineup for speed, battery life and cameras.

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TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 review: elevating the base to new heightsJacob Krol · Sep 2024

Says new buttons and Apple Intelligence support lift the base model noticeably.

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Chipset
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Battery
35616150
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Display
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Chipset
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Chipset
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Product data

Full specifications

89 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Super Retina XDR display
  • HDR
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • all-screen OLED
  • Dynamic Island
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Pixel density
460 ppi
Protection
Ceramic Shield front
HDR
HDR display
DCI-P3 coverage
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)

Memory

Card slot
No

Main camera

Modules
  • 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
Aperture
f/1.6
Stabilization
sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical zoom
  • 2x optical zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • 4x optical zoom range
  • Digital zoom up to 10x
Video
4K
24 / 25 / 30 / 60 fps
1080p
25 / 30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
HDR
Dolby Vision
HDR up to 60 fps
Audio
Stereo recording
HDR photos
✓
Night mode
✓
Macro
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Sound

Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers
Headphone port
No

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
Wireless charging
25W wireless (MagSafe)
MagSafe
✓

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
SIM
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
  • and BeiDou Digital compass Wi-Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation External Buttons and Connectors Volume up/down Action button Camera Control Side button USB-C connector Built-in microphones Built-in stereo speaker Action button features Silent Mode
  • Focus
  • Camera
  • Visual Intelligence
  • 12 Flashlight
  • Voice Memo
  • Recognize Music
  • Translate
  • Magnifier
  • Controls
  • Shortcut
  • or Accessibility Camera controls Exposure
  • Depth
  • Zoom
  • Cameras
  • Styles
  • Tone Charging and Expansion
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • DisplayPort

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors

Body

Dimensions
5.81 in (14.8 cm)
Build
  • Aluminum design
  • Ceramic Shield front
  • Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)
Form factor
bar
Water & dust resistance
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Pink
  • Teal
  • Ultramarine

Launch & Software

Released
2024-09-20
Operating system
iOS 18
In the box
i, Phone 16, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
Price
$489.90

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
1721149
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