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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16

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General Overview
Device TypeBarBar
ModelApple iPhone 17A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3
Announced2025, September 092024, September
Released2025, September 092024, September
StatusAvailableAvailable
Design
TypeBarBar
Dimensions149.6 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)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)170 g (6.00 oz)
ProtectionGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, LavenderBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Network
2G NetworkYesYes
3G NetworkYesYes
4G NetworkYesYes
5G NetworkYesYes
SIMNano SIMNano SIM
Dual SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)Nano-SIM, eSIM
Display
Display TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio1179 x 2556 pixels
Display Colors1 Billion+1B+ colors
Pixel Density460 ppi density461 ppi density
Touch ScreenYesYes
Display ProtectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Features120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Media
FM RadioNoNo
Earphone JackNoNo
Camera
Camera SetDual CamerasDual Cameras
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
2nd Camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Camera Video4K@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.
FeaturesHDR (photo/panorama)HDR (photo/panorama)
FlashDual-LED dual-tone flashDual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie SetSingle CameraSingle Camera
Selfie Camera18 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 Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@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
OSiOS 26iOS 18
Hardware
ChipsetApple A19 (3 nm)Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Internal Storage256GB/512GB128/256/512 GB
Card SlotNoNo
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Connectivity
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-fi HotspotYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesYes
Wireless Charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi)
Data
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion (Lithium Ion)Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
CapacityLi-Ion 3692 mAh3561 mAh, Battery
PlacementNon-removableNon-removable
Fast ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 20 minYes, 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) / 4.5W reverse wired