Features
• 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
Operating System
iOS 18
