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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple SPEC LEAD

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rear
92%Spec
match
Lavender
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Important features fall outside this scoring model.

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro

6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium, official front and rear product view
77%Spec
match
Black Titanium
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 17 leads on the scored specifications.

15.3 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 15.3 points apart

Only display and battery can be scored for both phones. This is a lead on those specifications, not an overall buying recommendation.

Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

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; scores cover published capabilities only. 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
01 / 06

Main-camera aperture control

A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

Source 1
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iPhone 17

22 g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 17
177g
iPhone 16 Pro
199g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17
6.3″
iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

In Visual facts
iPhone 1760 fps
iPhone 16 Pro120 fps
Sources
iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Pro — 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.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1720 minutes
iPhone 16 Pro30 minutes
Sources
iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
iPhone 16 Pro48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Show 10 more verified differences

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 16 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

The named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
iPhone 16 ProUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Sources
iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
iPhone 16 ProUp to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
Sources
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Dedicated telephoto reach

iPhone 170×
iPhone 16 Pro5×
Sources
iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
iPhone 16 Pro

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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.

Display specification

iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
iPhone 16 Pro6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Compared regional model

iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
iPhone 16 Pro

US A3083 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 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (36)

Expandable storage

iPhone 17No
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Update support

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Sources
iPhone 17

The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Action mode recording

iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-On display

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1730 fps
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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 17No
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Macro photography

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 171 nits
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 172×
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

ProRes recording

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 17Not verified
iPhone 16 Pro7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1725 W
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 176.27 in
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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 17Not verified
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 171000 nits
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 17Apple N1
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 17iOS 26
iPhone 16 ProiOS
Sources
iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
iPhone 16 Pro

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

28 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 17 iPhone 16 Pro
Display explainediPhone 17 leads

iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

iPhone 16 Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?

Your priorities

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Lead on selected criteriaiPhone 17
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Full specifications

All specs85 specificationsiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
Width
Sources
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
71.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
8.25mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
Height
Sources
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
149.6 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Black Titanium
Screen size
Sources
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
2622 × 1206
Always-on display
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
1600 nits
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Not verified
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Main camera apertureDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Fixed f/1.78
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Yes
ProRes recording
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Wireless charging
Sources
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Up to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Published audio playback
Sources
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Time to around 50% chargeDiffers
Sources
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
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.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Update support
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
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.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Not verified
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
256 GB
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Not verified
Panel technology
Sources
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
OLED
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
No
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Not verified
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
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.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Face ID
Included accessoriesDiffers
Sources
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
Sources
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Log video recording
Sources
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Yes
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Cellular modem model
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Not verified
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Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score91.9 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.

(93.00 × 1 + 90.71 × 1) ÷ 2

Display93.0 / 100

Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple UK
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

Apple UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple UK

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

CameraNot scored

Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery90.7 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

Apple UKApple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

50% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.

Apple UK

Category score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

LongevityNot scored

Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score76.6 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.

(79.67 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2

Display79.7 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery73.5 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published 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

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
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.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
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