iPhone 16

A balanced premium smartphone focused on photography, software longevity, and everyday usability.

Released Sep 2024 6.1" OLED A18 Bionic 48MP Camera
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iPhone 16

Quick Verdict

This device page is a specification-led review. It summarizes the listed display, platform, camera, battery and build fields, then explains which buying decisions those documented specs can support.

Key Highlights

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
1179 × 2556 pixels
HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits HBM

Performance

Apple A18 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe

Camera

48MP wide camera
12MP ultrawide camera
4K Dolby Vision HDR video

Battery

3561mAh battery
PD2.0 wired charging
25W wireless MagSafe / Qi2

Connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC, USB-C 2.0
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Build

Glass front and back
Aluminum frame
IP68 dust and water resistance

Best For

Students Photography Daily Use Social Media

Not Ideal For

Budget Buyers Hardcore Gamers Zoom Photography

Display Analysis

PanelOLED Brightness2000 nits HBM Refresh60Hz

The iPhone 16 uses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with strong brightness, excellent contrast and reliable color accuracy. It is well suited for everyday browsing, video watching, social media, reading and outdoor use.

The main limitation remains the 60Hz refresh rate. While animations are still smooth in normal use, users coming from 90Hz or 120Hz Android phones may notice that scrolling and gaming feel less fluid.

Performance Analysis

ChipsetA18 RAM8GB StorageNVMe

The A18 chip provides fast daily performance, strong efficiency and enough headroom for gaming, editing, multitasking and future iOS updates. Apps open quickly and the system should remain responsive for years.

For most users, the iPhone 16 delivers more than enough power. Heavy gamers may still prefer Pro models or gaming-focused Android phones with higher refresh displays and more aggressive cooling designs.

Camera Analysis

Main48MP Ultra-wide12MP Video4K Dolby Vision

The 48MP main camera is one of the key strengths of the iPhone 16. It captures detailed images with consistent colors, reliable HDR and strong video recording quality.

The ultra-wide camera is useful for travel, architecture and group photos. However, there is no dedicated telephoto lens, so users who often take zoom photos may prefer a Pro model or another flagship with optical zoom.

Battery Analysis

Capacity3561mAh WiredPD2.0 Wireless25W MagSafe/Qi2

Battery life is good for normal daily use, including messaging, social apps, browsing, maps and casual photo taking. The A18 chip helps keep power consumption efficient, so the phone can comfortably handle a normal workday for most users.

For lighter users, the iPhone 16 can stretch beyond a day depending on signal strength and screen brightness. Heavy gaming, navigation, 5G hotspot use, and long camera sessions will drain the battery faster, but the charging options are flexible enough for daily top-ups.

Pros
  • Excellent main camera
  • Long software support
  • Premium design
  • Reliable everyday performance
Cons
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • No telephoto lens
  • USB-C is limited to 2.0 speed
  • Price may still be high in some regions

Full Specifications

OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Announced
2024, September 09
Status
Available. Released 2024, September 20
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 (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
SIM
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
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), Mohs level 4
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3081
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3286
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3288
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3081
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3286
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Internal
NVMe
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.
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
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
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
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Type
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
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
$ 577.10 / € 577.17
Energy
Class B
Battery
37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
Class C

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