So, you are upgrading to the latest iPhone. That’s good, and you probably have looked at the iPhone 17 already. But doesn’t it look almost the same as the iPhone 16? Plus, the latter’s price has gone down $100 already. Maybe that’s an offer you just aren’t willing to refuse. There are subtleties between the two, but that’s look-wise. You would want to take a closer look at it and you’ll see there aren’t really subtleties between them overall.
If you really want to feel the difference between the two and choose which way to go, keep on reading this guide for help.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Price
Let’s begin with how much lighter your pocket will get if you buy either of the phones. iPhone 16 is currently priced at $699 for its only 128GB. On the other hand, the succeeding iPhone 17 is available for $799, coming in with 256GB storage. That goes up to 512GB if you are willing to spend a couple hundred bucks more. That’s surely money for value.
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Design
Look at them closely, and you’ll see that 16 is slightly smaller than 17. How much? Well, iPhone 16 has dimensions of 5.81in x 2.82in x 0.31in as compared to 17’s 5.89in x 2.81in x 0.31in. You see? 17 is a bit slimmer too, but you won’t feel that difference, but you’ll sure notice the difference in heights. 17 will also feel heavier for it weighs 6.24 ounces, while iPhone 16 is just 6 ounces.
There are varieties in color too. While both have a Black and a White in common, iPhone 16 comes in additional colors like Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink. on the iPhone 17 front, you’ll get Lavender, Sage, and Mist Blue. Irresistible, right?
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Additionally, iPhone16 also comes with a Ceramic Shield front, making it scratch resistant. But then iPhone 17 has a Ceramic Shield 2 front, making it three times scratch resistant. Though, try not to test for fun and keep your device in top condition.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Display
Apple took a huge leap with the display with iPhone 17 and came up with LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED with 120Hz, meaning smooth animation on the screen. 16 doesn’t have that and is stuck with a stuttering 60Hz display. Sad.
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Performance (Specs)
You might already know the winner here. But in case you are still having any doubts, allow us to clear them. Yes, iPhone 17 is superior when it comes to performance. The first reason for that is it comes with an A19 chip, which has shown around 12% higher single-core CPU performance in contrast to iPhone 16’s A18 chip. That number goes higher to about 33% in GPU performance. So, that is something definitely worth considering here.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Camera
iPhones have never disappointed with their cameras and iPhone 16 certainly has a banger of a cam. That is, until iPhone 17 entered the playing field and brought with it a 48MP+48MP rear camera, beating 16’s 48MP+12MP.
For iPhone 16, it features an advanced dual-camera system, while 17 has a Fusion Main camera with a telephoto lens. Plus, it also employs a Fusion Ultra Wide camera, offering 4 times better resolution than 16. It also got a huge upgrade for its selfie camera, which Apple labeled as an 18MP Center Stage front camera. It has a square-shaped sensor so no matter how you are holding the phone, vertically or horizontally, you’ll get everyone in the frame.
Video cameras are more or less the same in both, but iPhone 17 offers ultra-stabilized video. So make the choice if you are thinking of shooting a film from an iPhone.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 Battery
With a slightly bigger phone comes a slightly larger battery. That said, iPhone 16 comes with a 3561 mAh Li-ion and iPhone 17 employs a 3692 mAh Li-ion battery.
How long do those last? Well, if we are talking about video playback, then it’s up to 22 hours in iPhone 16 and up to 30 hours in iPhone 17. If you are streaming those videos, then it goes down to around 18 hours and 27 hours, respectively.
The Winner?
iPhone 17 is a clear winner here, be it in the case of performance or cameras, making it one of the most powerful base variants released by the cupertino giant. If you are looking for a better experience or an overall upgrade, go for it. It’s a good value for money. But then if you aren’t willing to spend much, then you probably have guessed your winner already.
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