Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $799 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 170 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Color-infused glass | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2556 × 1179 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $799 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 170 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | Color-infused glass | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 × 1179 | 2556 × 1179 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU | 6-core CPU |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2) | USB-C (USB 2) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Both have the same listed width (71.6 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Both have the same listed height (147.6 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Both have the same listed thickness (7.8 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPhone 16 is 1 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
iPhone 15
iPhone 16
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPhone 15
No source link is recorded for this model yet. Treat its listed figures as unverified.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPhone 16
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling
- Reliable all-day battery for typical use
- Consistent everyday camera and video quality
Compromises
- 60Hz display — the most repeated criticism at this price
- No Always-On display or telephoto lens
- Camera Control polarizes owners