Apple iPhone 17 leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17 leads overall versus iPhone 16. Display: 68.6 vs 87.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 17
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1179 x 2556 | 1206 x 2622Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceRAM
Storage
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.04GHz | 4.26GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1721149 | 2109773Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1721149 | 2109773Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 7929 | 9360Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17 generally outperforms iPhone 16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 17 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 135,083 | ≈ Rs 184,520 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 17 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 advantage).
Apple iPhone 17 delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 17 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16: non-PTA approximately Rs 135,083; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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