Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3561); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,972,476); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 147).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 177g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 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 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.