The iPhone 16 series was recently revealed, and you may wonder how it’s different from your current iPhone. We’re only going back two generations, so if you have an iPhone 13 series device, you don’t have to update your phone — iPhones are easily good for up to six years, at least.
All iPhone 16 series devices sport the Dynamic Island, thinner bezels, the Action button, and the new Camera Control button. This particular button works in landscape and portrait mode, and features force and touch sensors for various gestures.
You can open the camera app, take pictures, start recording, and adjust the zoom, exposure, and depth of field. It even works with Apple Intelligence. While Apple Intelligence will work on older devices—I currently have it on my 15 Pro Max—the iPhone 16 series was built from the ground up with Apple Intelligence in mind. You can even use the Camera Control, point it at an object and get information about it, and use Apple Intelligence to send it to a friend or add it to your Calendar.
The iPhone 16 series can do a lot; here’s how the devices compare spec-wise.
Specs
iPhone 16
iPhone 15
iPhone 14
Display
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
Processor
A18 Bionic chip
A16 Bionic chip
A15 Bionic chip
RAM
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm
Weight
170g
172g
172g
Rear Facing Camera
48-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
48-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
iOS 16
Battery
N/A
N/A
Up to 20 hours of video playback
Network Connectivity
LTE/ 5G
LTE/ 5G
LTE/ 5G
Sensors
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
September 20, 2024
September 23, 2023
September 16, 2022
Misc
Colours: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Colours: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black
Colours: Midnight, Purple, Product Red, Blue, Starlight
iPhone 16 Plus
Specs
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 14 Plus
Display
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2278 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2278 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2278 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
Processor
A18 Bionic chip
A16 Bionic chip
A15 Bionic chip
RAM
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80mm
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80mm
Weight
199g
203g
203g
Rear Facing Camera
48-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
48-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
iOS 16
Battery
N/A
N/A
Up to 26 hours of video playback
Network Connectivity
LTE/ 5G
LTE/ 5G
LTE/ 5G
Sensors
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
September 20, 2024
September 23, 2023
October 7, 2022
Misc
Colours: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Colours: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black
Colours: Midnight, Purple, Product Red, Blue, Starlight
iPhone 16 Pro
Specs
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display
6.3-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2556 x 1179 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2556 x 1179 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2779 x 1290 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor
A18 Pro Bionic chip
A17 Pro Bionic chip
A16 Bionic chip
RAM
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3mm
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85mm
Weight
199g
187g
240g
Rear Facing Camera
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 5x optical ) + 48-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
iOS 16
Battery
N/A
N/A
Up to 29 hours video playback
Network Connectivity
LTE/ 5G
5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E
LTE/5G
Sensors
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
September 20, 2024
September 22, 2023
September 16, 2022
Misc
Colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colours: Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Specs
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display
6.9-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2779 x 1290 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2779 x 1290 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2779 x 1290 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor
A17 Pro Bionic
A17 Pro Bionic chip
A16 Bionic chip
RAM
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Dimensions
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3mm
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85mm
Weight
227g
221g
240g
Rear Facing Camera
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 5x optical ) + 48-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 5x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
48-megapixel (f/1.78, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
iOS 16
Battery
N/A
N/A
Up to 29 hours video playback
Network Connectivity
LTE/ 5G
LTE/5G
LTE/5G
Sensors
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
September 20, 2024
September 22, 2023
September 16, 2022
Misc
Colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colours: Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
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