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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:7.5 / 10

Apple iPhone 16: Vibrant Color Infusion, A18 3nm Chip, and Action Button

The standard iPhone 16 closes the capability gap with the Pro lineup more convincingly than any generation prior. By jumping two silicon nodes straight to the 3nm A18 with 8GB RAM, Apple ensures full readiness for on-device generative AI. The addition of both the customisable Action button and the capacitive Camera Control button enriches daily interactions, while the re-engineered vertical camera layout unlocks Spatial Video capture for Vision Pro. The ultrawide lens now gains autofocus for dedicated macro photography. While the omission of a 120Hz refresh rate remains noticeable, its ultra-light 170g weight, striking saturated colorways, and robust battery life make it an exceptionally compelling everyday device.

Key Strengths

  • Generational leap to 3nm A18 chip with 8GB RAM standard
  • Inclusion of both Action button and new Camera Control capacitive key
  • Upgraded 48MP main sensor provides seamless optical-quality 2x lossless zoom
  • Vertical camera alignment enables 3D Spatial Video capture
  • Lightweight 170g chassis with rich color-infused back glass

Points to Consider

  • Display refresh rate remains capped at 60Hz
  • USB-C transfer speed limited to legacy USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
  • No dedicated telephoto lens
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity3,561 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging25WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Mainstream smartphone users desiring flagship speed in a lightweight phone•Casual photographers wanting point-and-shoot simplicity with macro versatility•Apple Vision Pro users looking to capture personal 3D spatial memories

Apple iPhone 16 full specifications

156 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-09-09
Released
2024-09-20
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight
170 g
Volume
82.43 cm³
Build
Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, color-infused glass back
Frame
Aluminum
Back
Color-infused glass
Front glass
Ceramic Shield (2024 gen)
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IEC 60529 IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Colours
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Display

20
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.1 inches
Screen-to-body
86.8%
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels
Pixel density
460 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
64.9 mm
Panel height
140.7 mm
Active area
91.3 cm²
Max refresh rate
60 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07B colors)
PWM dimming
480 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Always-on display
No
Protection
Latest-generation Ceramic ShieldSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Dynamic Island, True Tone display, Wide color (P3), 1 nit minimum brightness

Processor

10
Chipset
Apple A18See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
CPU configuration
2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz
CPU cores
6
Peak clock
4.04 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 18
User interface
iOS
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
7 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
7500 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
NVMe
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony custom 48MP dual-pixel
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.6
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
100% Focus Pixels sensor-shift OIS
Video
4K@60fps Dolby Vision

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony custom
Sensor format
1/2.55"
Pixel size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Autofocus with Macro photography mode
Video
4K@60fps Dolby Vision

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
Frame rates
24, 25, 30, 60 fps
Flash
True Tone flash
Features
Spatial Video recording, Photographic Styles (latest generation), Macro photography, Wind noise reduction, Audio Mix

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony TrueDepth
Sensor format
1/3.6"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.9
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Field of view
85°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
Features
Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5

Battery

12
Capacity
3561 mAh
Rated capacity
3540 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
25 W
Charge time
75 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
0 W
Reverse wired
4.5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe 25W, Qi2 wireless 15W
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
22 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
LTE bands
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
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79
All bands
Sub-6GHz and mmWave (US)
SIM type
Dual eSIM (US) or Nano-SIM + eSIM (Global)
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
2x2 MIMO, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth features
A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0 (480Mbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
2.0
USB features
Charging, DisplayPort over Type-C
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Infrared
No
Wireless display
AirPlay up to 4K HDR

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo speakers
FM radio
No
Audio formats
AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Spatial Audio
Video formats
HEVC, H.264, AV1

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
None (Face ID)
Sensors
Face ID TrueDepth camera, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors
Haptics
Taptic Engine
Other
Camera Control button, Action button, Emergency SOS via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Crash Detection

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,650,000
Geekbench single-core
3350
Geekbench multi-core
8150
3DMark
4,200
DXOMARK
147

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
4,100
GFXBench
60 fps
Sustained performance
82% of peak
Peak surface temperature
39.8 °C
Display refresh
60 Hz
Touch sampling
120 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.98 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.98 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.15 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.14 W/kg
Model numbers
A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288

How we rated the iPhone 16

How we score

The overall 7.5 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.2
7.2 reflecting the 6.1" 60Hz AMOLED (460 ppi) peaking at 2000 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.8
8.8 based on Apple A18 with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.4
6.4 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
5.8
5.8 recognizing the 3561mAh capacity and 25W wired charging alongside 25W wireless support.
Software
9.5
9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.2
7.2 reflecting capable apple gpu (5-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (3561mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.4
8.4 based on IP68 with aerospace-grade aluminum frame, color-infused glass back and latest-generation ceramic shield.
Connectivity
7.4
7.4 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb-c 2.0 (480mbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.9
6.9 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.4
6.4 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $799 launch price.

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Apple iPhone 16: common questions

Does the base iPhone 16 support Apple Intelligence?

Yes, because the iPhone 16 is equipped with the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, it supports all on-device Apple Intelligence features.

Can the iPhone 16 shoot macro photos?

Yes, the redesigned ultrawide camera features autofocus, enabling macro photography and close-up video for the first time on a standard iPhone model.

What colors is the iPhone 16 available in?

The iPhone 16 is offered in five vivid color-infused finishes: Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship OLED Display Panel

Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with Samsung latest M14 organic material stack, achieving over 2,600 nits high-brightness mode (3,000+ nits peak), 1Hz–120Hz seamless LTPO variable refresh, and 30% reduced panel power draw.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Synthesized using heavy-hydrogen isotopes that exhibit stronger carbon-deuterium covalent bonds, drastically lowering molecular thermal vibration under high current.

Verified Silicon Metrics

DisplayMate Lab GradeA+ Highest Performance
Full Screen Sustained Brightness (100% APL)2,640 nits
Ambient Reflection Ratio1.2% reflectance
Color Accuracy (DCI-P3 Gamut)0.45 JNCD

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A18 Pro

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (6.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A18 Pro platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Second-generation 3nm architecture with 17% higher memory bandwidth and advanced Apple Intelligence acceleration.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 3nm (N3E) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,450 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core8,850 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,950,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A18 Pro Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A18

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (5.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A18 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm node with 6-core CPU and unified memory subsystem.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 3nm (N3E) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,350 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core8,200 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,720,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A18 Breakdown
Battery & Power Subsystem

Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features a metal-enclosed battery cell for superior thermal dissipation and sustainable 100% recycled cobalt sourcing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Porous carbon micro-spheres encapsulate silicon particles, allowing expansion and contraction during charge cycles without fracturing.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0 to 100% Charge Time35 minutes
Sustained PCMark Battery Life17h 45m

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2 Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen)

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Debuting on the iPhone 16 family, the second-generation Apple Ceramic Shield features an advanced ceramic crystal lattice formulation that delivers 50% greater fracture toughness than the original Ceramic Shield and 2x higher impact resistance than any competitor smartphone glass on the market.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Fracture Toughness+50% vs Gen 1 Shield
Impact Energy Absorption2.2x vs Lithium-Aluminosilicate
Surface Scratch Force9.5 Newtons

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) Breakdown

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Apple iPhone 16 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$7998GB/512GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£7998GB/512GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,0898GB/512GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$7998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Germany€9498GB/512GB European launch price
France€9498GB/512GB European launch price
Netherlands€9498GB/512GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 7598GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 9,3908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 9,6908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 6,5998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,3398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,0898GB/512GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,9298GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥123,8008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Austria€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€8398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 3,3198GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 19,5908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,103,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$6,2498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$26,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,9098GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 2468GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹79,9008GB/512GB official India price
PakistanRs 223,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳97,4998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 12,939,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱46,6908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 3,7198GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫20,290,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$4,5998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$15,5998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,238,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 14,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£39,5998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺29,1998GB/512GB official launch MSRP