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5.0/5 (5 reviews)
1.0/5 (1 review)

In a nutshell

They share the same 48MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 17 has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and a 120Hz screen. The iPhone 16 counters with a lighter 170g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

At 256GB, the iPhone 16 launched at £899 and the iPhone 17 at £799.

Available models

iPhone 16

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great

Durability

iPhone 16 83/100
iPhone 17 89/100

The iPhone 17 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (est.) against about 2031 (est.) on the iPhone 16.

Software support:The iPhone 16 should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 17 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17 the longer support window.

Front glass:The iPhone 16 has Ceramic Shield on the front and the iPhone 17 Ceramic Shield 2.

Weight:The iPhone 16 weighs 170g and the iPhone 17 177g, so the iPhone 16 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

170gLighter
177g

Release date

20 September 2024
19 September 2025

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 79/100
iPhone 17 85/100

The iPhone 17 has the newer chip, the A19.

Chip:The iPhone 16 runs the A18 and the iPhone 17 the A19. The A19 is the newer chip, from 2025.

Storage:The iPhone 16 launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the iPhone 17 in 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Chip

A18
A19

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 68/100
iPhone 17 97/100

The iPhone 17 has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Size:The iPhone 17's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16.

Smoothness:The iPhone 17 refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 16, so scrolling looks smoother.

Panel:The iPhone 16 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2556 x 1179 and the iPhone 17 a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2622 x 1206.

Brightness:The iPhone 17 peaks at 3000 nits against 2000 on the iPhone 16, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Screen size

6.1"
6.3"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
120HzSmoother scrolling

Resolution

2556 x 1179
2622 x 1206

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 16 48/100
iPhone 17 60/100

The same 48MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:The iPhone 16 has a 12MP ultrawide and the iPhone 17 a 48MP one.

Selfies:The iPhone 17 has an 18MP selfie camera against 12MP on the iPhone 16.

Zoom:Neither has a telephoto lens, and both offer the same 2x crop from the main sensor.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision, the same top setting.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

12MP
18MPSharper selfies

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

iPhone 16 72/100
iPhone 17 89/100

The iPhone 17 lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 30 hours of video against 22.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 16 at up to 22 hours of video playback and the iPhone 17 at up to 30 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 17 has the bigger battery, 3692mAh against 3561mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 16 supports MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W and the iPhone 17 MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W.

Battery

3561mAh
3692mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 22 hours
Up to 30 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 74/100
iPhone 17 78/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Bluetooth:The iPhone 16 has Bluetooth 5.3 and the iPhone 17 Bluetooth 6.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 if you want a lighter 170g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen. Buy the iPhone 17 if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2032 (est.).

Buy the iPhone 16 if

  • You want a lighter 170g body
  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
Shop from £475.19

Buy the iPhone 17 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want a 120Hz screen
Shop from £682.49

FAQs

The iPhone 16 should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 17 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17 the longer support window.

The iPhone 17's 6.3-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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