Features
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• BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE—Personal, private, powerful. Write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly.1
• TAKE TOTAL CAMERA CONTROL—Camera Control gives you an easier way to quickly access camera tools, like zoom or depth of field, so you can take the perfect shot in record time.
• GET FURTHER AND CLOSER—The improved Ultra Wide camera with autofocus lets you take incredibly detailed macro photos and videos. Use the 48MP Fusion camera for stunning high-resolution images, and zoom in with the 2x optical-quality Telephoto.
• PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLES—The latest-generation Photographic Styles give you greater creative flexibility, so you can make every photo even more you. And you can reverse any of those styles anytime you want.
• SUPERSMART A18 CHIP—A18 jumps two generations ahead of the A16 Bionic chip in iPhone 15. It enables Apple Intelligence, powers advanced photo and video features, and supports console-level gaming, with exceptional power efficiency.
• LONGER BATTERY LIFE—iPhone 16 works together with the A18 chip to deliver a big boost in battery life with up to 22 hours video playback.2 Charge via USB-C or snap on a MagSafe charger for faster wireless charging.3
• DESIGNED TO LAST—iPhone 16 has a sturdy, aerospace-grade aluminum design with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display.4 It’s remarkably durable with the latest-generation Ceramic Shield material that’s 2x tougher than any smartphone glass.
• CUSTOMIZE YOUR IPHONE—With iOS 18 you can tint your Home Screen icons with any color. Find your favorite shots faster in the redesigned Photos app. And add playful, animated effects to any word, phrase, or emoji in iMessage.5
• SATELLITE FEATURES—If you don't have cell service or Wi-Fi, iPhone can connect to a satellite so you can send and receive messages and Tapbacks.6 In a severe car crash, iPhone can connect to emergency services when you can’t.7
1Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all iPhone 16 models with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), or Spanish, as an iOS 18 update, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
2Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
3Accessories sold separately.
4The displays have rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the screen is 6.12 inches (iPhone 16) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.
5Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas.
6Roadside Assistance, Emergency SOS, and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Messages via satellite requires a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. See https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information.
7iPhone 16 can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling. |
Technical specifications
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Operating System
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iOS 18 |
Chip
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A18 chip
New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
New 5‑core GPU
New 16‑core Neural Engine |
Display
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Super Retina XDR display
6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
2556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Dynamic Island
HDR display
True Tone
Wide color (P3)
Haptic Touch
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously |
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
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Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
Apple Intelligence
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Built into your iPhone, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple. |
Camera
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Advanced dual-camera system
48MP Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor‑shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels
12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels
2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range
Digital zoom up to 10x |
Video Recording
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4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps |
TrueDepth Camera
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12MP camera
ƒ/1.9 aperture
Autofocus with Focus Pixels |
Face ID
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Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition |
Peace of Mind
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Emergency SOS via satellite
Crash Detection
Roadside Assistance via satellite
Messages via satellite
Find My via satellite |
Cellular and Wireless
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5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO11
Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO12
Bluetooth 5.3
Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip13
Thread networking technology
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards with power reserve |
Location
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GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation |
Video and Audio Calling
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Video Calling:
FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Zoom with rear-facing camera
Audio Calling:
FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)11
Wi‑Fi calling11
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Audio and Video Playback
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Audio Playback:
Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback:
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately) |
Siri
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Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful |
Charging and Expansion
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USB-C connector with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) |
Power and Battery
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Video playback
Up to 22 hours
Video playback (streamed)
Up to 18 hours
Audio playback
Up to 80 hours
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher19
Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W19
Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W19
Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes19 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) |
Sensors
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Face ID
Barometer
High dynamic range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Dual ambient light sensors |
SIM Card
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Double SIM (nano‑SIM + eSIM) |
System Requirements
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Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access21
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download) |
Environmental Requirements
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Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m) |
Dimensions and Weight
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Height
5.81 inches (147.6 mm)
Width
2.82 inches (71.6 mm)
Depth
0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Weight
6.00 ounces (170 grams) |
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