Apple iPhone 16
Price:
$799
(originally launched at $799)
128GB variant · Launched September 2024 · Current Status: Available
Apple iPhone 16 features an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with color-infused glass back, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island, dual rear camera system with a 48MP Fusion main sensor (2x optical-quality telephoto crop), 12MP ultrawide, Action Button, USB-C port, 8GB RAM, and the 3nm A18 Bionic chipset (5-core GPU).
LAUNCH
| Announced | September 9, 2024 |
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
| Status | Available |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 pixels (Super Retina XDR) |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz (standard — no ProMotion) |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Haptic Touch |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor), 1 nit (minimum) |
| Features | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield (2nd generation) |
| Always-On Display | Not supported |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 5-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | Yes (16-core Neural Engine) |
| RAM | 8 GB (LPDDR5) |
| Cooling | Passive cooling (redesigned internal architecture) |
| Operating System | Launched with iOS 18; fully compatible with latest iOS releases |
| Machine Learning / AI | A18 Neural Engine; Apple Intelligence: Supported |
| Graphics Support | Metal 3, Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | 60 FPS on Extreme frame rate settings; 90 FPS not supported (60Hz display) |
| Free Fire | Stable 60 FPS on Ultra graphics settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS; 120 FPS not supported (60Hz display) |
| Genshin Impact | Maintains 50–60 FPS average on High settings; 8GB RAM provides improved stability over previous base models |
| Asphalt 9: Legends | Stable 60 FPS on 60 FPS graphic preset |
| AAA Console Games | Runs native console ports (Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed) at 30 FPS with MetalFX Upscaling |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Powered by 8GB RAM and the 5-core A18 GPU, providing quick loading times and reliable frame rates during extended sessions. Supports AAA gaming on base model for the first time. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU RESULTS (APPROXIMATE)
| AnTuTu v10 Total | ~1,700,000 – 1,850,000 (third-party test results across iOS v10 database) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~420,000 – 450,000 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~620,000 – 650,000 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~320,000 – 340,000 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~380,000 – 410,000 |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS |
| 2x Telephoto (Crop) | 12 MP, 52mm, f/1.6 (enabled by 48MP main sensor crop), 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 120° field of view |
| LiDAR Scanner | No (Exclusive to Pro models) |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 10x digital zoom (2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range) |
| Stabilization | Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization (Main Wide) |
| Camera Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night Mode (on Wide & Ultrawide), Panorama (up to 63MP), Spatial photos |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) TrueDepth camera system |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Focus | Autofocus with Focus Pixels |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Smart HDR 5, 4K video recording, Slo-mo video (1080p @ 120fps), Next-generation portraits, Retina Flash, Animoji & Memoji |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K UHD @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR @ 30 fps, Action mode (2.8K @ 60 fps), Spatial video recording (1080p @ 30fps) |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 6x digital zoom |
| ProRes | Not Supported (Pro models only) |
| ProRes RAW | Not Supported |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 120fps / 240fps; Macro slo-mo supported |
| Front Video | 4K UHD @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic mode (4K HDR @ 30 fps) |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording, Audio Zoom |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | ~3561 mAh (Apple official spec; actual capacity varies slightly) |
| Video Playback | Up to 22 hours (Apple official specification) |
CHARGING
| Wired Charging | Fast charging via USB-C (up to 50% in ~30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher) |
| Fast Charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery) |
| MagSafe | Yes (MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W) |
| Qi Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi2 and Qi standard, up to 15W/7.5W) |
| Reverse Wired Charging | Yes (4.5W output via USB-C to charge AirPods, Apple Watch, or small accessories) |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes (sub-6 GHz and mmWave variants; regional availability varies) |
| 4G | Yes, Gigabit-class LTE (4x4 MIMO and LAA) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay & reader mode with background tag reading) |
| UWB | Yes (2nd-generation Ultra Wideband chip) |
| Thread Networking | Yes (Thread mesh networking protocol supported) |
| FM Radio | No |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) — Pro models feature USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
| Display Output | Native DisplayPort support over USB-C (4K HDR video output supported) |
| External Display | Supported via direct USB-C connection |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (Global); Dual eSIM (US models have no physical SIM slot) |
| eSIM | Yes (Supports multiple eSIMs) |
| China Mainland Variant | Dual Nano-SIM (no eSIM support) |
| Network | GSM/CDMA, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G, Emergency SOS via Satellite |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Face ID | Yes (TrueDepth camera system) |
| Crash Detection | Yes (High dynamic range gyro & High-g accelerometer) |
| Action Button | Yes (replaces mute switch; customizable for Silent mode, Camera, Flashlight, Focus, Voice Memo, Shortcut) |
| Camera Control | Yes (capacitive touch-sensitive switch for camera functions) |
| Motion | High-g Accelerometer, High dynamic range Gyroscope, Barometer |
| Other Sensors | Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Spatial audio playback, Stereo speakers |
| Spatial Audio | Yes (spatial audio rendering supported) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Dolby Atmos playback supported) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
SOFTWARE FEATURES
| Browser | Safari |
| Maps | Apple Maps |
| Document Viewer | Yes |
| Photo Viewer | Yes, Live Photos, True Tone, Wide color capture |
| Predictive Text Input | Yes, QuickType |
| Siri Voice Assistant | Yes, hands-free "Siri" or "Hey Siri" |
| Apple Pay | Yes (via Face ID) |
| Apple Intelligence | Supported (System-wide AI features, Writing Tools, Clean Up, Siri enhancements) |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame (85% recycled) |
| Front Protection | Ceramic Shield (2nd generation) |
| Back Protection | Color-infused glass back |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes under IEC standard 60529) |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | ~170 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal NVMe storage only) |
| 128GB |
$799
|
| 256GB |
$899
|
| 512GB |
$1,099
|
MISC
| Model Number | A3081 / A3082 / A3083 / A3084 |
Overall: The iPhone 16 brings several Pro-tier features to the standard lineup, including the Action Button, Camera Control, 8GB RAM, and AAA gaming support. Powered by the 3nm A18 chip, it delivers strong performance while maintaining the familiar 60Hz display and dual-camera setup. Key upgrades include the 48MP Fusion camera, vertical camera layout for spatial video, and Apple Intelligence support.
IPHONE 16 IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | A18 (3nm) with 8GB RAM delivers fast overall system responsiveness and runs native AAA console games with hardware ray tracing. |
| Display & Build | 6.1-inch OLED display with Dynamic Island; aluminum frame with 2nd-gen Ceramic Shield; lightweight at ~170g, though capped at 60Hz. |
| Camera | 48MP main sensor with 2x optical-quality crop; Photonic Engine, Action Mode, and Spatial video capture cater to everyday creators. |
| Battery | ~3561 mAh battery yields reliable day-to-day runtime, with up to 22 hours of video playback. |
| 5G | Integrated 5G modem ensures full compatibility with modern cellular infrastructures. |
| Apple Intelligence | Fully supported — meets the minimum 8GB RAM requirement for Apple's system-wide AI tools. |
| Connectivity | Universal USB-C port (USB 2.0 speeds) with DisplayPort support; Wi-Fi 7 and MagSafe compatibility. |
| iOS Support | Fully supported on latest iOS releases with years of system and security updates ahead. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.
Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.