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Apple iPhone 16 combines the cited A18 chipset, 6.1-inch OLED display, and 48MP main plus 12MP ultra-wide cameras in the standard iPhone size. Apple's technical specifications cover 20 of 24 listed fields; around the $699 reference price, it is the straightforward iOS upgrade for buyers who do not need the Pro model's display and camera extras.

Buying verdict

iPhone 16 fits buyers who want current iOS performance, USB-C, MagSafe, and a familiar compact body without Pro pricing. Compare iPhone 15 Pro or a current Pro model if a 120Hz-class display, dedicated telephoto camera, or more advanced video workflow is a firm requirement.

Best for mainstream iOS buyersBest for family upgradesBest for long-term value

Editorial score

8.7 / 10

High source confidence

Reference price

$699

Released

Sep 20, 2024

Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Sep 9, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.

Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 20 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review. 1 additional product reference is listed without field-level coverage.

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Should you buy it?

A practical ownership call

  • Buy it if you want mainstream iOS buyers and family upgrades.
  • Skip it if 60hz display is a visible compromise beside similarly priced 120hz phones.
  • Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Cited A18 chipset brings current-generation performance to the standard model
  • 48MP main and 12MP ultra-wide cameras cover everyday and wider scenes
  • Three storage tiers provide more room to match local photo, video, and app use

Cons

  • 60Hz display is a visible compromise beside similarly priced 120Hz phones
  • No dedicated telephoto camera for optical zoom
  • Carrier bill-credit offers can obscure the higher total plan cost and early-exit conditions

Key specs

Display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
Panel Type
Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
Refresh Rate
60Hz Needs confirmation
Resolution
2556 x 1179 at 460 ppi Source cited
Chipset
A18 Source cited
Memory
8GB Needs confirmation
Storage
128GB / 256GB / 512GB Source cited
Expandable Storage
No microSD Needs confirmation

Buying scores

These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. High source confidence; 83% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.

Camera

8.6

Battery

8.4

Display

8

Performance

9

Software Support

9.8

Value

8.5

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Availability, sources, and full notes

US availability

iPhone 16 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.

Common retailers

Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target

Sources and verification

  • Apple iPhone 16 technical specifications · Apple · accessed Sep 9, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Storage, Main Camera, Weight, Battery, Wired Charging, Panel Type, Resolution, Ultra Wide, Telephoto / Zoom, Front Camera, Video Capture, Wireless Charging, Dimensions, Build, Water Resistance, Operating System, Connectivity, Biometrics
  • Product image source · fdn2.gsmarena.com · accessed Jul 30, 2026 Product reference only — individual specifications are not yet field-verified.

Editorial specification note

Apple's iPhone 16 technical specifications verify 20 listed fields as of 2026-09-09. Apple does not publish RAM capacity, a numeric refresh rate, microSD wording, or a fixed software-support duration on this page, so those fields remain unbadged.

Editorial price note

Apple US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.

Specifications

24 tracked specs across 10 groups · 20 specifications have a field-level source citation.

Display

Display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
Panel Type
Super Retina XDR OLED Source cited
Refresh Rate
60Hz Needs confirmation
Resolution
2556 x 1179 at 460 ppi Source cited

Performance

Chipset
A18 Source cited
Memory
8GB Needs confirmation

Storage

Storage
128GB / 256GB / 512GB Source cited
Expandable Storage
No microSD Needs confirmation

Camera

Main Camera
48MP wide + 12MP ultra wide Source cited
Ultra Wide
12MP ultra wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view Source cited
Telephoto / Zoom
2x optical-quality telephoto from the 48MP Fusion camera; no dedicated telephoto lens Source cited
Front Camera
12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus Source cited
Video Capture
4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60 fps Source cited

Battery

Battery
Up to 22 hours video playback; up to 18 hours streamed video Source cited
Wired Charging
USB-C; fast charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter Source cited
Wireless Charging
MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W Source cited

Design

Weight
170g Source cited
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm Source cited
Build
Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back Source cited

Durability

Water Resistance
IP68 (maximum depth of 6m for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529) Source cited

Software

Operating System
iOS 26 Source cited
Update Policy
Long multi-year iOS support Needs confirmation

Connectivity

Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, second-generation UWB, Thread Source cited

Security

Biometrics
Face ID Source cited