The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, powered by the new Apple A18 (3 nm) chip and 8 GB of RAM. It sports a 48 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultrawide, and a 12 MP front camera, all capable of 4K video. The device includes a 3,561 mAh battery with 30W wired and 25W MagSafe wireless charging. It runs iOS 18, supports Wi‑Fi 7, USB‑C, Face ID, and satellite SOS. The phone is IP68-rated and comes in new colors like Ultramarine and Teal.
Launch & Availability
- Announced: September 9, 2024
- Released: September 20, 2024
- Available in Croatia (among many global regions) from September 20, 2024
Design & Build
- Compact dimensions: 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm, weight: 170 g
- Build: Glass front and back, aluminum frame, with Ceramic Shield (2024) front for enhanced durability
- Water and dust resistant: IP68 — survivable in up to 6 m water for 30 min
- Available colors: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
Display
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Brightness: Typical 1,000 nits, peak up to 2,000 nits (HBM), resolution 1179 × 2556 (approx. 460 ppi)
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz; no always-on display
Platform & Performance
- OS: iOS 18, upgradable (up to iOS 18.5 or 18.4 depending on source)
- Chipset: Apple A18 (3 nm), hexa‑core (2 × 4.04 GHz + 4 × 2.20 GHz), 8 GB RAM (LPDDR5X)
- GPU: 5‑core Apple GPU; up to ~30 % faster CPU and 40 % faster GPU relative to iPhone 15
Storage Options
- NVMe storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB — no expansion slot
Cameras
- Rear: Dual-camera setup
- 48 MP main (f/1.6, 1/1.56″, 1.0 µm, sensor-shift OIS)
- 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°, 0.7 µm)
- Front: 12 MP (f/1.9, 23 mm), supports 3D SL and spatial audio video features
- Video: Rear—4K up to 60 fps, 1080p high frame rates, HDR, Dolby Vision; Front—4K up to 60 fps with gyro‑EIS
Battery + Charging
- Battery: Li‑Ion 3,561 mAh, a slight improvement over iPhone 15
- Charging:
- Wired PD 2.0 (≈25 W); 50% charge in ~30 min; tested max ~30 W
- Wireless: MagSafe 25 W (with ≥30 W adapter), Qi2 15 W in compatible regions
- Also supports 4.5 W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & Extras
- Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB (gen 2), USB‑C 2.0 with DisplayPort, GPS and satellite SOS messaging support
- SIM: Varies by region — Nano‑SIM + 2 × eSIM (Intl), eSIM only (USA), dual Nano‑SIM (China)
- Other: Face ID, barometer, split‑audio, etc.
Performance Benchmarks
- AnTuTu v10: ~1,721,149
- GeekBench v6: ~7,929
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: ~4,295
Apple iPhone 16 Global Pricing
Apple iPhone 16 approximate starting prices (likely for 128 GB variant):
- US: ~$588
- Canada: C$1,022.92
- UK: £629.95
- EU: €753.81
Alternative listings show slight variations:
- US (alt): $618
- Canada: C$997.75
- UK: £599
- EU: €699.99
Note: These figures stem from affiliate-based offers and promotions—actual official retail pricing (e.g., Apple’s starting price of $799) may differ substantially.
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Apple iPhone 16 Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.1″ OLED, HDR, 60 Hz, up to 2,000 nits |
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm), 8 GB RAM |
| Cameras | 48 MP + 12 MP rear, 12 MP front, 4K video |
| Battery | 3,561 mAh, ~30 W wired, 25 W MagSafe, up to 27h video playback |
| Connectivity | Wi‑Fi 7, USB‑C, satellite SOS, UWB, varied SIM options |
| Design | IP68, Aluminum + glass, 170 g, new color options |
| Price | From ~$588–799 depending on region/retailer |
The Apple iPhone 16 is indeed marketed starting at about $799 USD for the base model, while many online listings show discounts or promotional offers starting from $588–618 USD
