Which phone has better performance, the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with its A19 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Apple iPhone 16 with the A18 (3nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro – Price, Specs & Features

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Apple iPhone 16

A18
3 nm
3561 mAh
45W
6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
Specs

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

A19 Pro
3 nm
3988 mAh
40W
6.3"
1206 x 2622 pixels
48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
Specs

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

General

Launch Date

September 09, 2024

September 09, 2025

Availability

Available Now

iOS 18

iOS 26

OS Updates

7 Years

Security Updates

7 Years

AI Features

Apple Intelligence

Body

Dimensions

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm

150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm

Thickness

7.8 mm

8.8 mm

Weight

170 g

206 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass

Build Details

Aluminum Frame

Aluminum Alloy Frame, Ceramic Shield back

IP Rating

IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)

IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min))

Display

Size

6.1 inches

6.3 inches

Type

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Anti-reflective coating

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

3000 nits

Resolution

1179 x 2556 pixels

1206 x 2622 pixels

Pixel Density

461 ppi

460 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.4 %

89.4 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass

Ceramic Shield 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Apple A18

Apple A19 Pro

Process Size

3 nm

CPU

Hexa-core

Hexa-core
2x4.26 GHz
4 efficiency cores

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)

12GB 256GB (NVMe)
12GB 512GB (NVMe)
12GB 1024GB (NVMe)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF

48 MP
f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

48 MP
f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, Up to 40x Digital Zoom, Up to 4x Optical Zoom

48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video Recording

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps

4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
720@30fps

Video Recording Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

18 MP
f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS

Selfie Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2

Selfie Video Recording

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)

5G Support

Yes

26 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79

Yes

24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n77, n78, n79

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11 be, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Bluetooth

5.3

6.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

3561 mAh

3988 mAh

Type

Li-Ion

Removable

Wired charging

45W

40W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

50% in 20 min

Reverse Wired Charging

4.5W

Wireless Charging

25W

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Price in India

₹66990

₹154900

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with its Apple A19 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Apple iPhone 16 with the Apple A18 (3nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro offer the same software support — 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Apple iPhone 17 Pro offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 17 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 17 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro features a larger 3988 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 40W on Apple iPhone 17 Pro. Both phones support wireless charging at 25W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

Can I buy these phones on Amazon?

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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.