iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16
Comparing 2 products
Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
Apple iPhone 17
A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3
Announced
2025, September 09
2024, September
Released
2025, September 09
2024, September
Status
Available
Available
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g (6.24 oz)
170 g (6.00 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Network
2G Network
Yes
Yes
3G Network
Yes
Yes
4G Network
Yes
Yes
5G Network
Yes
Yes
SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
Nano-SIM, eSIM
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
1179 x 2556 pixels
Display Colors
1 Billion+
1B+ colors
Pixel Density
460 ppi density
461 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Features
120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
No
No
Camera
Camera Set
Dual Cameras
Dual Cameras
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
2nd Camera
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec.
Features
HDR (photo/panorama)
HDR (photo/panorama)
Flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Set
Single Camera
Single Camera
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
2nd Selfie
-
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
-
HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps)
Software
OS
iOS 26
iOS 18
Hardware
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Internal Storage
256GB/512GB
128/256/512 GB
Card Slot
No
No
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Connectivity
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi)
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
Li-Ion 3692 mAh
3561 mAh, Battery
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 20 min
Yes, 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) / 4.5W reverse wired