Apple·Premium · Released Sep 2024
iPhone 16
The standard iPhone finally gets the Action button and a real camera trick.
86/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Ultramarine
Display
6.1" OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A18
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.6
Battery
3,561 mAh
Weight
170 g
AI Snapshot
The safe pick — fast, well-built, and supported for longer than anything Android.
The standard iPhone 16 is an easy recommendation held back by one stubborn flaw: a 60 Hz screen. If you can live with that, everything else — chip, build, cameras, longevity — is a tier above its price.
Subscores · 0–100
Display80
Camera86
Performance92
Battery83
Build88
Value87
- A18 chip keeps it fast and Apple-Intelligence-ready for years.
- Excellent build with IP68 and the new Camera Control button.
- Strong value at $799 for six-plus years of support.
- Good main-camera output in daylight.
Full specifications
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2,556 × 1,179 px (460 ppi)
Peak brightness
2,000 nits HBM
Protection
Ceramic Shield
Main
48 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.2, macro
Selfie
12 MP, f/1.9
Video
4K @ 60 fps · Dolby Vision
Features
Camera Control button · Photographic Styles
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg +0.7%
This
1,490,000
Class avg
1,480,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg +18.9%
This
3,210
Class avg
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg +5.7%
This
7,820
Class avg
7,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg +5.5%
This
58.0 fps
Class avg
55.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone 16 released?
The iPhone 16 was released in Sep 2024.
What is the iPhone 16 screen size and type?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1" OLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone 16 use?
The iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone 16 have?
The iPhone 16 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone 16 battery capacity?
The iPhone 16 has a 3,561 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone 16 main camera?
The iPhone 16 has a 48 MP · f/1.6 main camera.
Does the iPhone 16 have 5G?
The iPhone 16 supports 5G (Sub-6 + mmWave).
Is the iPhone 16 waterproof?
The iPhone 16 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.