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Apple iPhone 16

Released

The Apple iPhone 16 is a phone from September 2024 with a 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display, the A18 and a 3,561 mAh battery. It weighs 170 g and is 7.8 mm thick. It launched at $799 in the US.

Launched
Sep 2024
Screen
6.1"
Chipset
A18
Battery
3,561 mAh
Weight
170 g
Launch price
$799

Compare the Apple iPhone 16

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  • Apple iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
  • Bank card for scale (85.6 × 54 mm)

Full specifications

LaunchApple iPhone 16
AnnouncedSeptember 9, 20241
ReleasedSeptember 20, 20241
Launch price$799
BodyApple iPhone 16
Size147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
Thickness7.8 mm
Weight170 g
FrameAluminum
BackColor-infused glass
Water resistanceIP68
ColoursBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
DisplayApple iPhone 16
Size6.1"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution1179 × 2556
Refresh rate60 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits
ProtectionCeramic Shield
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 16
ChipsetA18
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
Ships withiOS
MemoryApple iPhone 16
RAM8 GB1
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Card slotNo
CamerasApple iPhone 16
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP
Optical zoomNone
Front12 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
BatteryApple iPhone 16
Capacity3,561 mAh1
Wireless charging25 W
ConnectivityApple iPhone 16
5GYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth5.3
NFCYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Headphone jackNo1
eSIMYes
Satellite messagingYes
FeaturesApple iPhone 16
FingerprintNone (Face ID)1
Stereo speakersYes

Sources

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