iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17
Compare iPhone 16 and iPhone 17: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPhone 16
iPhone 17
Key differences
- Screen size: 6.1″ → 6.3″.
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz → 120 Hz.
- Weight: 170 g → 177 g.
- Front camera: 12 MP → 18 MP.
| Feature | iPhone 16 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| SDR brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 170 g | 177 g |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
Considering an upgrade
Screen diagonals are 6.1″ and 6.3″. iPhone 17 has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.
Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 17 supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.
iPhone 16 weighs 170 g and iPhone 17 weighs 177 g. The 7 g difference is small and is unlikely to be a decisive upgrade reason on its own.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.