Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3692); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3692 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.