Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
6.7″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A17
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- iPhone 16 Plus: Apple A18 · 5-core GPU vs Galaxy A17: Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
- Front camera autofocus
- iPhone 16 Plus: Yes vs Galaxy A17: No
- Published video playback
- iPhone 16 Plus: 27 hours vs Galaxy A17: 18 hours
- Display specification
- iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290 vs Galaxy A17: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080
Samsung
Galaxy A17
6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 90 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
128 GB · Black · UK SM-A175FZKBEUBFull product profile
BlackListed configurations: iPhone 16 Plus 256 GB, Galaxy A17 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7″
- Galaxy A17
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16 Plus
- No telephoto
- Galaxy A17
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy A17Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus27 hours
Galaxy A1718 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Plus48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Galaxy A17Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Plus6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
Galaxy A176.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 PlusWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Galaxy A17Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 8 more verified differences
Update support
iPhone 16 PlusA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy A17Security updates until 30 September 2031
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy A17USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16 PlusUp to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Galaxy A175000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Plus2796 × 1290
Galaxy A171080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Plus12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy A1713.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection claim
In Visual factsiPhone 16 PlusIP68
Galaxy A17IP54
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 PlusOLED
Galaxy A17Super AMOLED
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Plus2
Galaxy A173
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy A17164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16 Plus160.9 mm
Galaxy A17164.4 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Plus7.8 mm
Galaxy A177.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus199 g
Galaxy A17190 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Plus77.8 mm
Galaxy A1777.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage capacity
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB
Galaxy A17128 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Plus256 GB storage
Galaxy A174 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 PlusUK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy A17UK SM-A175FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
US A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersGalaxy A17
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (79)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 PlusFixed f/1.6
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus60 fps
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Plus30 fps
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A175000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Plus30 minutes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A1790 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Samsung UK states a 90 Hz maximum refresh rate for this model; a minimum adaptive rate is not stated.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A174 GB
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Android OS upgrade commitment
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A176 upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Six OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Circle to Search
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 PlusiOS
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Plus100 hours
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 PlusFace ID
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus+ is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus1600 nits
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 PlusUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16 Plus0×
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16 Plus2×
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Plus460 ppi
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G FDD LTE
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17105.8
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Bluetooth v5.3
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A1716M
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17A
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
External Storage Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Touchscreen Bar
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17F2.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Flash
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A1713.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A172G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A171200
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Dual-SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Android
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Smart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A1750.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera Zoom
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Digital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Nano-SIM (4FF)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17120fps @HD
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17USB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
The current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Plus24 hours
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 PlusNot verified
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 16 PlusYes
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Plus25 W
Galaxy A17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Plus
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs108 specificationsiPhone 16 PlusGalaxy A17
iPhone 16 PlusGalaxy A17WeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
190g
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.8mm
77.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.5mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.9 mm
164.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Ultramarine
Black
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Screen size
Sources
6.7″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
2000 nitsOutdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
90HzSamsung UK states a 90 Hz maximum refresh rate for this model; a minimum adaptive rate is not stated.
Display specificationDiffers
6.7-inch OLED · 2796 × 1290
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2796 × 1290
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
13.0 MP
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Yes
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Yes
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
13.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.0
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
18 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
24 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
100 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
25 WThe current Apple UK specification lists Qi2 up to 25 W. Compatible charger, adapter and software conditions apply; this is not the rate of every wireless charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Security updates until 30 September 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
External Storage Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy A17Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
Not verified
6 upgradesSix OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Circle to Search
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy A17Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
Not verified
YesGoogle feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Chipset / published CPUDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3290 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3082 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK SM-A175FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
4 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Super AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
£209Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
120fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
105.8
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Infra
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.3
NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Galaxy A17Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus+ is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specifications
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 PlusNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Plus
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor and ultra-wide module. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Plus — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Plus — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy A17
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight190 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
SamsungRAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung UK states a 90 Hz maximum refresh rate for this model; a minimum adaptive rate is not stated.
SamsungSamsungNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£209.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
- Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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