Apple iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 is Apple's mainstream 2024 flagship with the A18 chip, a new Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence support.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Smartphones
- Released
- 2024
- Price
- $799
- VersusAnything Score
- 26/100
Key features
- A18 chip with Apple Intelligence
- Camera Control button
- Compact 6.1-inch size
Best for people who want the current iPhone experience without paying Pro prices.
iPhone 16 specifications
| Display type | OLED (Super Retina XDR) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | Dual (wide + ultrawide) |
| Battery | 3,561 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years |
| Launch price (USD) | $799 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (20%)
- Camera (20%)
- Display (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Software (10%)
- Design (10%)
- Value (10%)
Scored against every phone in our database using the smartphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A18 chip with Apple Intelligence
- Camera Control button
- Compact 6.1-inch size
- Strong design score (85/100 within smartphones)
- Strong value score (85/100 within smartphones)
Cons
- Weaker display score (2/100 within smartphones)
- Weaker battery score (5/100 within smartphones)
Compare iPhone 16 against
Alternatives to iPhone 16
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro 36/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35/100
- Apple iPhone 16e 28/100
- Apple iPhone 17 41/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro 46/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 44/100
Sources
- iPhone 16: Apple product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.