Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Apple A19
8/256GB · Reviewed 256GB
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60Hz |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi density |
Apple A18
8/128GB · 128GB; review confirms 8GB across all capacities
| ~460 ppi |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR; 2000 nits outdoor peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio | ~88.0% |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield 2; Anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 generation) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3692 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 3692 mAh | Li-Ion 4674 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30min; MagSafe wireless up to 25W; Qi2 wireless 15W; reverse wired 4.5W |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Dual 48MP Fusion Main and 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | Dual 48MP Fusion Main + 12MP ultrawide; 2x optical-quality telephoto crop |
| Main Camera Details | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 48MP f/1.6 26mm wide 1/1.56-inch sensor-shift OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 120-degree ultrawide with PDAF |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Photonic Engine, macro photography |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, 1080p up to 240fps, spatial video |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12MP f/1.9 23mm wide PDAF; SL 3D Face ID |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p up to 120fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Ceramic Shield glass front, color-infused 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) | Nano-SIM + eSIM international; dual eSIM USA; dual Nano-SIM China |
| Protection | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust and water resistant up to 6m for 30 min |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; mmWave US model |
| Radio | No | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Dual-frequency GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | NFC, Apple Pay |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Infrared | No | No infrared blaster |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip); Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB gen2, satellite Emergency SOS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 |
| Price | $644.18 / £775.00 / €820.00 / ₹124,900 | Original US launch price from $899 (128GB); retail varies |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 199 g |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 17 · 256GB / 8GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) | — |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head), 1.49 W/kg (body) | — |
